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Question 85

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

    Correct Answer: B

    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.

Discussion
AtienoOption: C

Since it is Medicare C is the best answer

Dreamer

Physicians are paid through RBRVS