Under what conditions will a complication not result in payment of a higher DRG?

What will be an ideal response?


A higher DRG is not applicable if the secondary diagnosis is a hospital-acquired condition (HAC) that could have been prevented through the application of evidence-based guidelines.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) frequency. B) nocturia. C) urinary retention. D) all of the above.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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