A Numerical Value Assigned to Each DRG Code Is Called

question 20

Multiple Choice

A numerical value assigned to each DRG code is called the:

• A) comorbidity.
• B) relative value.
• C) relative weight.
• D) reimbursement rate.
• E) medical severity index.

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Definitions:

Ribosomes

Cellular organelles responsible for synthesizing proteins by translating mRNA.

White Blood Cell

Cells of the immune system that defend the body against both infectious disease and foreign materials.

Liver Cells

Also known as hepatocytes, these are the main cell type found in the liver, playing a vital role in metabolism, detoxification, and protein synthesis.

Golgi Apparatus

An organelle involved in the modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins and lipids for secretion or use within the cell.