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What are the three major types of data collected by an MCO?

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Explain the concept of a diagnosis grouper.



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Answer to Question 1

Encounter Data, Referral Data, Claims Data

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A diagnosis grouper is a software program that predicts the amount of revenue the organization will receive for a patient's stay in the facility. The grouper requires the ICD diagnosis and procedure codes to be entered to calculate the reimbursement to the facility. The inpatient facility receives a set payment regardless of the number of days the patient is hospitalized.





 

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