All of the Following Statements About APCs Are True EXCEPT

question 62

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about APCs are true EXCEPT:

• A) Patients may be assigned to more than one APC for an encounter.
• B) APC assignment is based on ICD-10-CM principal diagnosis and secondary codes.
• C) There are over 1,000 APCs.
• D) APCs apply only to ambulatory care.

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Definitions:

Back Pain

A common physical discomfort or ailment affecting the lumbar, thoracic or cervical regions of the spine, often due to strain, injury or other health conditions.

Eating Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits that negatively affect a person's health or well-being.

Binges

Episodes of excessive indulgence in activities such as eating, drinking, or shopping, typically seen in context with disorders or as occasional behavioral excesses.

Purges

The act of removing or eliminating unwanted things, people, or memories, often in a forceful or cleansing manner.