wilkersonem
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Can someone explain how to advise physicians to code Observation Status from the newest guidelienes from CMS?
Do we advise them to admit prior to midnight-2 if the patient requires services that cannot be provided in out-patient setting? How does this effect medicare beneficiaries as to meeting the criteria for skilled nursing should the patient be admitted after midnight-1, prior to midnight-2 and discharged on day 3?
Thank you,
Anne Bachtel
Do we advise them to admit prior to midnight-2 if the patient requires services that cannot be provided in out-patient setting? How does this effect medicare beneficiaries as to meeting the criteria for skilled nursing should the patient be admitted after midnight-1, prior to midnight-2 and discharged on day 3?
Thank you,
Anne Bachtel