Course Provider
Learning Objectives
Apply Medicare observation coverage rules
Evaluate the appropriate application of ABNs for observation patients
Comply with inpatient order and certification requirements
Break down the 2-midnight benchmark
Identify exceptions to the 2-midnight benchmark
Assess the effect of the inpatient-only list on UR determinations
Differentiate between condition codes 44 and W2
Quantify inpatient and outpatient deductibles and copayments