Which Is the Original DRG System Adapted for Use by Third-Party

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which is the original DRG system adapted for use by third-party payers to reimburse hospitals for inpatient care provided to non-Medicare beneficiaries (e.g., BlueCross BlueShield) and is based on intensity of resources?

• A) DRGs
• B) AP-DRGs
• C) APR-DRGs
• D) MS-DRGs

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