Meohmommie8
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Would someone be able to clarify new vs established problem for an initial inpatient visit that may have multiple admissions for same condition? In otherwords, if a patient is a admitted week one for a condition and three weeks later is admitted again same facility same condition, is the problem considered new because it is a new admission or established worsening? How does the new patient 3-year rule apply (if at all) for inpatient services?
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