Which of the following is NOT true about the Outpatient Prospective Payment System?

a. Known as the APC
b. Was implemented in 2000
c. Payment rates for each APC are published in the Federal Register
d. Is applicable to non-Medicare and Medicare patients


Answer: d. Is applicable to non-Medicare and Medicare patients

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