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naturalchemist

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on: Jun 27, 2018
What is the Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) system?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The most widely used CPT codes are:
 
  evaluation and management (E/M).
 
  surgery.
 
  radiology.
 
  medicine.
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The DRG system is a form of prospective payment system that categorizes patients who are medically related with respect to diagnosis and treatment and who are statistically similar in length of stay. A fixed payment is made to the hospital for all services provided based on the DRG.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: evaluation and management (E/M).


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