A hospital's case mix index is derived by:

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The case mix index is calculated by adding all DRG relative weights together and dividing by the total number of cases discharged in a given time period. This provides a measure of the hospital's overall case complexity. Option A is incorrect because it describes the process of prioritizing DRGs by frequency and is not related to the calculation of the case mix index. Option C is incorrect because the federal government does not assign the case mix index; it is calculated by the hospital itself. Option D is incorrect because only option B accurately describes the calculation of the case mix index.

A Hospital's Case Mix Index Is Derived By