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:
A) typically allow for the assignment of multiple classifications for an outpatient visit
B) always apply to a patient's entire hospital stay
C) typically serve as a payment system for inpatient services
D) typically include reimbursements for professional fees

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Unlike DRGs, which apply to the entire hospitalization and are based solely on the principal diagnosis, APCs allow for the assignment of multiple classifications for an outpatient visit, taking into account all the services provided during the visit, including ancillary services and drugs. APCs are designed to group similar treatments and procedures together and are used as a payment system for outpatient services, such as surgeries or diagnostic tests, but do not typically include reimbursements for professional fees.

Although Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) Bear Some Resemblance to Diagnosis-Related