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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