Specialized Software (Called "Groupers") Is Used to Assign the Appropriate

question 35

Multiple Choice

Specialized software (called "groupers") is used to assign the appropriate MS-DRG.Groupers are often part of encoder or coding software that is used to assign the diagnosis and procedure codes.

• A)Both statements are true
• B)Both statements are false
• C)The first statement is true;the second statement is false
• D)The first statement is false;the second statement is true

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