A System That Classifies Patients by Age,diagnosis,and Surgical Procedure and Produces

question 18

Multiple Choice

A system that classifies patients by age,diagnosis,and surgical procedure and produces 300 different categories used for predicting the use of hospital resources is known as:

• A) quality assurance.
• B) resource assessment.
• C) quality improvement.
• D) diagnosis-related groups.

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Definitions:

Specialty Product

High-quality, unique, or luxury items that consumers make special efforts to purchase, often involving extensive search and higher expenditure.

Industrial and Farm Equipment

Machinery and tools used in industrial operations and agriculture, such as tractors, harvesters, and assembly lines, to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Market Coverage

focuses on the extent to which a product or brand is recognized and available to customers within a market, affecting its overall market share.

Distribution Intensity

The level of market coverage of a product, ranging from intensive, selective to exclusive distribution.