Calculate the Correct DRG Payment for the Following Scenario After

question 21

Multiple Choice

Calculate the correct DRG payment for the following scenario after calculating the new relative weight: The initial relative weight for transient ischemia is 0.8901, but CMS just readjusted the weight up by 4%. What is the new adjusted DRG relative weight?

• A) 0.8545
• B) 0.0356
• C) 0.9257
• D) 3.5604

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