_____ is the treatment provided by a physician to a patient for the purpose of preventing, diagnosing, or treating an illness, injury, or its symptoms in a manner which is appropriate and is provided in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical practice.

_____ is the treatment provided by a physician to a patient for the purpose of preventing, diagnosing, or treating an illness, injury, or its symptoms in a manner which is appropriate and is provided in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical practice.


Answer: Medical necessity.