The process of supporting the medical necessity of the CPT code(s) with the ICD code(s) is called:

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Linkage is the process of connecting the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes, which represent the procedures or services performed, with the appropriate ICD (International Classification of Diseases) codes, which indicate the diagnosis or reason for the service. This demonstrates the medical necessity of the procedures.

The Process of Supporting the Medical Necessity of the CPT