The average length of stay determined by CMS for acute myocardial infarctions has been established at four days. Mr. Carson's recent MI stay consisted of seventeen days. This is identified through PPS as a(n):
A. outlier.
B. severe illness.
C. comorbidity.
D. complication.
Answer: A
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