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sabina

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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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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: elective.



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