A Major Distinction Between DRGs and APCs Is That

question 3

Multiple Choice

A major distinction between DRGs and APCs is that

• A)APCs are used for the reimbursement of outpatient and ancillary procedures.
• B)DRGs are used exclusively for outpatient studies.
• C)DRGs are used to calculate the APC multiplier.
• D)APCs are generally at a lower reimbursement amount and are used only by the federal government because of this lower cost.

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