Although Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) Bear Some Resemblance to Diagnosis-Related

question 30

Multiple Choice

Although ambulatory payment classifications (APCs) bear some resemblance to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) , there are significant differences between APCs and DRGs. One of these differences is that APCs:

• A) typically allow for the assignment of multiple classifications for an outpatient visit
• B) always apply to a patient's entire hospital stay
• C) typically serve as a payment system for inpatient services
• D) typically include reimbursements for professional fees

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