Which of the following is included in Medicare Severity DRG (MS-DRG) calculations to determine amount of reimbursement?
a. A geographic location adjustment
b. Date of admission
c. Physician specialty
d. Patient prognosis
Answer: a
Feedback: MS-DRG includes a geographic location adjustment to use a larger pool of categories than DRGs.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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