The Case Mix Index Figure Is Used To

question 44

Multiple Choice

The case mix index figure is used to:

• A) compare a hospital's average cost per case to the average cost per case for all hospitals for the year.
• B) indicate potential problems in the coding or billing department.
• C) determine if the hospital's capacity to handle certain types of cases is being underutilized.
• D) determine if hospital stays for certain DRGs are averaging longer than normal.
• E) All of the above

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