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joesmith1212

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on: Jul 17, 2018
An MS-DRG is a refined DRG that includes
 
  a. patient severity
  b. costs incurred in treating a patient
  c. adjustment for treating patients on Medicaid
  d. adjustment for readmissions within 30 days of discharge

Question 2

Under the DRG method of reimbursement, an acute care hospital is paid
 
  a. a per-diem rate based on the DRG classification
  b. a fixed amount for a particular DRG classification
  c. a fixed amount for each day of care
  d. an amount based on the use of resources in treating a patient


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ryrychapman11

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b


joesmith1212

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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