The ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS classifications include updated medical terminology and classification of diseases, provide codes to allow for the comparison of mortality and morbidity data, and provide __________ for the purpose of conducting research, designing payment systems, identifying fraud and abuse, and more.
A) clinical decisions
B) improved data
C) measurement of care
D) public health tracing

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ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS provide improved data, which is essential for conducting research, designing payment systems, identifying fraud and abuse, and other purposes.

The ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Classifications Include Updated Medical Terminology and Classification