What is the Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) system?

What will be an ideal response?


The DRG system is a form of prospective payment system that categorizes patients who are medically related with respect to diagnosis and treatment and who are statistically similar in length of stay. A fixed payment is made to the hospital for all services provided based on the DRG

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________ The use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue is called chemobrasion

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What was Charles Green's chief complaint?

What will be an ideal response?

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Cancer of the kidneys accounts for what percent of all cancers?

A. 8% B. 12% C. 1-2% D. 5%

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When taking a patient's temperature orally, the patient:

A) must not have had anything hot or cold by mouth for at least 15 minutes B) should move the thermometer from side to side with his or her tongue C) may place the thermometer in any part of the mouth where it feels comfortable D) should bite down on the thermometer

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