Diagnosis-Related Groups, or DRGs, Are Based on All of the Following

question 51

Multiple Choice

Diagnosis-related groups, or DRGs, are based on all of the following except ____.

• A) significant procedures performed
• B) principal diagnosis
• C) secondary diagnoses
• D) length of hospital stay
• E) age, sex, and discharge status of the patient

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Definitions:

Amphetamine

A potent central nervous system stimulant used legally in medical settings and illicitly for its euphoric effects.

Central Nervous System

The main part of the nervous system, consisting of the brain and the spinal cord, which is responsible for processing information and controlling bodily functions.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to severe food restriction.

ANAD

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, an American nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and relief of eating disorders.