Medicare Uses a Prospective Payment Plan Based on Diagnosis-Related Groups

question 3

Multiple Choice

Medicare uses a prospective payment plan based on diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) . What are DRGs?

• A) Locally supported health care financing, usually by donations
• B) A public assistance program for low-income individuals
• C) Predetermined payment for services based on medical diagnoses
• D) A private insurance plan for subscribers who pay a copayment

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