When CMS Looks at Recalculating the Risk Adjustment Model, It

question 30

Multiple Choice

When CMS looks at recalculating the risk adjustment model, it looks back on _________________ claims for the prior year to forecast the following year's costs.

• A) outpatient
• B) fee-for-service
• C) inpatient
• D) None of these is correct.

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