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hubes95

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Two patients have the same insurance plan and the same DRG. Patient Jones's inpatient stay lasted 1 day. Patient Smith's inpatient stay lasted 21/2 days. How much more will the PPS pay for Smith's claim?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Nothing; IPPS reimbursement is a consistent amount per DRG regardless of the length of stay (except for outlier cases, which this is not).

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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