AHIP Exam AHM-530 Topic 3 Question 98 Discussion

Actual exam question for AHIP's AHM-530 exam

Question #: 98
Topic #: 3

Although ambulatory payment classifications (APCs) bear some resemblance to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), there are significant differences between APCs and DRGs. One of these differences is that APCs:

Atypically allow for the assignment of multiple classifications for an outpatient visit

Balways apply to a patient's entire hospital stay

Ctypically serve as a payment system for inpatient services

Dtypically include reimbursements for professional fees

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by Margot at Sep 13, 2024, 04:14 PM

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Delila

2 months ago

Wait, so are APCs like the outpatient version of DRGs? I'm getting a headache just thinking about all these acronyms!

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Lonny

16 days ago

D) typically include reimbursements for professional fees

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Eleni

1 months ago

Yes, APCs can have multiple classifications for one visit.

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Gerald

1 months ago

A) typically allow for the assignment of multiple classifications for an outpatient visit

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Princess

2 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm torn between A) and D), but I think A) is the better answer since it specifically highlights a key difference between APCs and DRGs.

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Olive

2 months ago

I was leaning towards B), but then I remembered that DRGs are for inpatient services, so that can't be right. A) makes the most sense to me.

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Alison

6 days ago

Definitely, A) is the right choice when comparing APCs and DRGs.

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Rossana

7 days ago

Yeah, B) wouldn't make sense since DRGs are for inpatient services. A) is the best option here.

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Carin

1 months ago

I agree, A) seems to be the most logical choice based on the differences between APCs and DRGs.

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Cecily

1 months ago

I think A) is the correct answer because APCs allow for multiple classifications for an outpatient visit.

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Ula

2 months ago

Hmm, that's a good point. I see where you're coming from. It could be A after all.

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Yun

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is A, as APCs typically allow for the assignment of multiple classifications for an outpatient visit.

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Cassie

2 months ago

D) is tempting, but I think the question is asking specifically about how APCs differ from DRGs, and the answer about professional fees doesn't seem to fit that criteria.

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Devora

1 months ago

C) typically serve as a payment system for inpatient services

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Devora

2 months ago

A) typically allow for the assignment of multiple classifications for an outpatient visit

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Clemencia

2 months ago

A) seems like the correct answer here. APCs are designed for outpatient services, allowing for multiple classifications per visit.

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Ula

2 months ago

I think the answer is D, because APCs typically include reimbursements for professional fees.

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Francoise

2 months ago

Hmm, that's a good point. I see where you're coming from. It's important to consider all the options before making a final decision.

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Gregoria

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is A, as APCs typically allow for the assignment of multiple classifications for an outpatient visit.

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Francoise

2 months ago

I think the answer is D, because APCs typically include reimbursements for professional fees.

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