We know that diagnoses and procedures are coded for reimbursement, but what are other reasons? In other words, what are the uses of coded data (in the healthcare realm, not IT coding). Your paper

We know that diagnoses and procedures are coded for reimbursement, but what are other reasons? In other words, what are the uses of coded data (in the healthcare realm, not IT coding). Your paper should be sufficient to thoroughly explain the uses of coded data, not only by healthcare facilities but other entities as well, and as always, properly cite your sources. Give examples of the uses.