Under the DRG Method of Reimbursement, an Acute Care Hospital

question 67

Multiple Choice

Under the DRG method of reimbursement, an acute care hospital is paid

• A)a per-diem rate based on the DRG classification
• B)a fixed amount for a particular DRG classification
• C)a fixed amount for each day of care
• D)an amount based on the use of resources in treating a patient

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