Multiple Choice
When hospitals began being reimbursed based on DRG assignment, patient length of stay decreased because:
A) Coding became more timely and accurate.
B) There was a financial incentive to discharge patients sooner.
C) Patients were less sick.
D) All of the above are correct.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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