Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 166

The prospective payment system to hospitals for Medicare hospital s outpatients is called ___ and became effective on _________

Answer options

• A. APGs, October 1,2000.
• B. RBRVS, January 1,2000.
• C. APCs, August 1,2000.
• D. DRGs, October 1,1983.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, APCs, which stands for Ambulatory Payment Classifications, and it went into effect on August 1, 2000, specifically for Medicare outpatient services. Options A, B, and D refer to other payment systems that do not apply to outpatient services or are associated with different timelines.