CIC Test study questions with correct answers

How many Major Diagnostic Categories (MDCs) are in the MS-DRG system? CORRECT ANSWER-25 What is the correct CMS definition for POA indicator W CORRECT ANSWER-Clinically undetermined. Provider unable to clinically determine whether the condition was present at the time of inpatient admission The inpatient admission certification form must be signed by whom CORRECT ANSWER-The admitting or attending physician Which type of DRG system uses degrees of Severity of Illness and Risk of Mortality to determine the DRG? CORRECT ANSWER-APR-DRG Under APCs payment status indicator C indicates CORRECT ANSWER-Inpatient only procedure If a patient is admitted for surgery, The Joint Commission requires that a history and physical be available for review in the patient's medical record CORRECT ANSWER-No more than 30 days prior to surgery, or within 24 hours after admission, but, prior to the surgery Which of the following types of co