A case that cannot be assigned an appropriate DRG because of an atypical situation is called a(n):
A) misdiagnosis.
B) cost differential.
C) cost outlier.
D) unsubstantiated claim.
C) cost outlier.
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Patients who are under the influence of hallucinogens may:
a. severely slur their speech b. talk in complete sentences c. ramble on when they talk d. have a left-sided facial droop
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a. F32.5 b. F32.9 c. F32.8 d. F32.3
With what is the median sternotomy closed?
a. fine gauge polypropylene b. fine gauge surgical silk c. heavy gauge stainless steel wire d. heavy gauge chromic gut