Which type of billing codes is used by Medicare to determine the level of severity and per diem rate?
A)POA
B)MS-DRG
C)ICD
D)PPAC

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Medicare uses MS-DRG (Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups) codes to determine the level of severity and per diem rate for inpatient hospital stays. MS-DRG codes are assigned based on the patient's diagnosis and other factors such as age, sex, and complications. The code determines the payment that the hospital will receive for that patient's stay.

Which Type of Billing Codes Is Used by Medicare to Determine