PreAdmission Window (72 hour rule)
In this course the student will learn proper application of the 3-day payment window rules. What outpatient services should be bundled into the inpatient admission? Are Emergency Department or Observation Services included or excluded? What are the latest rules and guidelines we must follow?
This course authored by Paula Digby.
This course is retained as a valuable source of historical information.
Course Objectives:
- Review CMS definition and guidance
- Determine which providers are included and which are excluded
- Discuss diagnostic v non-diagnostic procedures and other items that impact this area