The Prospective Payment System Based Upon Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs)

question 1492

Multiple Choice

The prospective payment system based upon resource utilization groups (RUGs) is used for reimbursement to ________________ for Medicare patients.

• A) freestanding ambulatory surgery centers
• B) hospital-based outpatients
• C) intermediate care facilities
• D) skilled nursing facilities

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Definitions:

Capitalized

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Construction

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