Under the prospective payment system, what determines the DRG?
A. patient's diagnosis
B. patient's length of stay
C. insurance plan of patient
D. geographic location of the hospital
Answer: A
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a. deny payment. b. extend prepayment. c. request additional information. d. pay the claim.
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