The first step is
A) cases are differentiated based on the presence or absence of complications/comorbidites (CCs) or major complications/comorbidites (MCCs) .
B) cases are divided into either a surgical partition or a medical partition.
C) the principal diagnosis determines the MDC assignment.
D) diagnoses and procedures are coded using ICD-9-CM.
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Q320: The standard claim from used by hospitals
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Q322: The case-mix index (CMI) for the top
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Q326: The third step is
A) cases are differentiated
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Q328: The second step is
A) cases are differentiated
Q329: All of the following elements are found
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