Two patients have the same insurance plan and the same DRG. Patient Jones's inpatient stay lasted 1 day. Patient Smith's inpatient stay lasted 21/2 days. How much more will the PPS pay for Smith's claim?

What will be an ideal response?


Nothing; IPPS reimbursement is a consistent amount per DRG regardless of the length of stay (except for outlier cases, which this is not).

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