When Determining the Applicable DRG Classification,the Key Piece of Information

question 33

Multiple Choice

When determining the applicable DRG classification,the key piece of information is the patient's:

• A) chief complaint.
• B) primary diagnosis.
• C) principal diagnosis.
• D) underlying symptoms.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Economics

A field of economics that examines how psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social factors affect economic decisions.

Utility

A measure of satisfaction or happiness that a consumer derives from consuming goods or services.

Disutility

The negative utility or dissatisfaction experienced by consumers from consuming a good or engaging in an activity.

Marginal Disutility

The added dissatisfaction a consumer experiences from consuming an additional unit of a product or service.