The Federal Payment Rate Adjustment for LTCH Stays That Are

question 53

Multiple Choice

The federal payment rate adjustment for LTCH stays that are significantly shorter than the average length of stay for a long-term care DRG is referred to as:

• A) GPCI.
• B) ALOS.
• C) LTC adjuster.
• D) a short-stay outlier.

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Definitions:

Nystagmus

An involuntary, rapid, and repetitive movement of the eyes, which can be horizontal, vertical, or rotary, often a symptom of an underlying health issue.

Agnosias

A category of disorders marked by the inability to recognize and identify objects or persons, despite having knowledge of the characteristics of those objects or persons.

Optic Ataxia

Deficit in the visual control of reaching and other movements.

Visual-Form Agnosia

Inability to recognize objects or drawings of objects.