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silviawilliams41

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Payment policies developed by A/B MACs help educate health care providers on how to submit accurate claims for reimbursement. These payment policies are called ______.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

What does MS-DRGs stand for?



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Answer to Question 1

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) or Local Medical Review Policies (LMRPs)

Answer to Question 2

Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups



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