When the MS-DRG payment received by the hospital is lower than the actual charges for

providing the inpatient services for a patient with Medicare, then the hospital
A. makes a profit.
B. can bill the patient for the difference.
C. absorbs the loss.
D. can bill Medicare for the difference.


C

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