A computer software program that assigns appropriate MS-DRGs according to the information provided for each episode of care is called a(n)

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A grouper is a computer software program that assigns appropriate MS-DRGs according to the information provided for each episode of care. An encoder refers to a tool used to assign codes to diagnoses and procedures. A case-mix analyzer is a tool used to analyze and group patients according to their clinical characteristics and resource needs. DRG creeper is not a recognized term in the healthcare industry.

A Computer Software Program That Assigns Appropriate MS-DRGs According to the Information