AHIP Exam AHM-520 Topic 2 Question 107 Discussion

Actual exam question for AHIP's AHM-520 exam

Question #: 107
Topic #: 2

The following statements are about various reimbursement arrangements that health plans have with hospitals. Select the answer choice containing the correct statement.

AA sliding scale per-diem charges arrangement differs from a sliding scale discount on charges arrangement in that only a sliding scale per-diem charges arrangement is based on total volume of admissions and outpatient procedures.

BUnder a typical reimbursement arrangement that is based on diagnosis related groups (DRGs), if the payment amount is fixed on the basis of diagnosis, then any reduction in costs resulting from a reduction in days will go to the health plan rather than to the hospital.

CA negotiated straight per-diem charge requires payment of a single charge for a day in the hospital, regardless of any actual charges or costs incurred during the hospital stay.

DA straight discount on charges arrangement is the most common reimbursement method in markets with high levels of health plans.

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by Viva at Feb 11, 2025, 02:17 PM

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Julianna

9 days ago

I think option B is the correct answer. Under a DRG-based reimbursement, the hospital is paid a fixed amount based on the diagnosis, so any savings from reduced length of stay go to the health plan, not the hospital.

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