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Under the DRG method of reimbursement, a psychiatric hospital is paid
 
  a. a per-diem rate based on psychiatric DRGs
  b. a case-specific rate based on psychiatric DRGs
  c. a fixed amount per admission
  d. an amount determined by resources used in treating a patient

Question 2

How is case mix determined for an inpatient facility?
 
  a. A comprehensive assessment of each patient is done.
  b. Patients are classified according to case-mix groups.
  c. A case-mix index is created.
  d. Case mix is determined by the principal diagnosis of each patient.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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