Diagnosis-Related Groups, or DRGs, Are Based on All of the Following

question 51

Multiple Choice

Diagnosis-related groups, or DRGs, are based on all of the following except ____.

• A) significant procedures performed
• B) principal diagnosis
• C) secondary diagnoses
• D) length of hospital stay
• E) age, sex, and discharge status of the patient

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Definitions:

Supply Chain Management

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Logistics

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Value Chain Optimization

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

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