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sabina

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on: Jun 27, 2018

A case that involves a unique combination of diagnoses and procedures that result in higher-than-usual costs is designated as a cost outlier.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

For a patient whose condition permits adequate time to schedule the service, the admission type code would be reported as:

emergency.

urgent.

elective.

trauma.

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vseab

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: elective.

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