The Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) was implemented to cover all costs (routine, ancillary, and capital) related to services furnished to Medicare Part A beneficiaries. SNF PPS generates per diem payments for each admission. These payments are case-mix adjusted using a resident classification system called __________
a. diagnosis-related groups
b. minimum data set
c. outcomes and assessment information set
d. resource utilization groups
d
You might also like to view...
With advances in clot-busting (thrombolytic) drugs, the patient has a window of ________ hours to receive treatment
A) 3 B) 6 C) 4 D) 5
The moderate overall level of medical decision making requires which of the following?
A. Reflects a very intricate process of difficult or extreme decisions, difficult coordination of diagnostic tests or results, complex diagnosis or diagnoses, or convoluted management options B. Reflects more complicated coordination on the part of the physician performing the E/M service but does not pose an excessive risk to the patient C. Reflects a more complicated combination of medical decision-making elements but does not warrant a significant or substantial level of medical decision making D. Reflects a relatively uncomplicated process of medical decision making
When used with an overall population in Group 1 and a subset of that population in Group 2, the attributable risk formula is referred to as a(n) _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
When checks are written or other withdrawals are made, they are subtracted from the bank balance, or
A) debited. B) credited. C) noted. D) drafted.