A hospital would likely be reimbursed for more than one APC for an emergency department patient whose visit includes evaluation and management, X-rays, and a procedure.

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APCs, or Ambulatory Payment Classifications, are used in the outpatient setting to classify services and procedures for payment purposes. A patient receiving multiple services, such as evaluation and management, X-rays, and a procedure, would likely generate more than one APC, leading to multiple reimbursements for the different types of services provided during their visit.

A Hospital Would Likely Be Reimbursed for More Than One