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RHIA Exam - Question 85


Currently, payment to the physician for outpatient surgery performed ona Medicare patient is based upon which prospective payment system?

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Correct Answer: B,C

Currently, payment to the physician for outpatient surgery performed on a Medicare patient is based upon the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), which utilizes Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) as its classification system. This system groups procedures that are clinically similar and require similar resources. Therefore, 'classification system' is the correct option.

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Dreamer
Apr 26, 2020

Physicians are paid through RBRVS

AtienoOption: C
Aug 19, 2023

Since it is Medicare C is the best answer