Which is the original DRG system adapted for use by third-party payers to reimburse hospitals for inpatient care provided to non-Medicare beneficiaries (e.g., BlueCross BlueShield) and is based on intensity of resources?
A) DRGs
B) AP-DRGs
C) APR-DRGs
D) MS-DRGs

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AP-DRGs (All Patient Diagnosis Related Groups) are the original DRG system adapted for use by third-party payers to reimburse hospitals for inpatient care provided to non-Medicare beneficiaries, and they are based on the intensity of resources used.

Which Is the Original DRG System Adapted for Use by Third-Party