Use of Condition Code 44, "Inpatient Admission Changed to Outpatient"
| Use of Condition Code 44, "Inpatient Admission Changed to Outpatient" |
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This document is from: CMS Manual SystemPub. 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing ManualTransmittal 299 Change Request 3444Dated September 10, 2004Subject: Use of Condition Code 44, "Inpatient Admission Changed to Outpatient"SUMMARY OF CHANGES: This transmittal implements Chapter 1, Section 50.3, which describes when and how a hospital may change a patient’s status from inpatient to outpatient, and further describes the appropriate use of Condition Code 44 in Form Locator (FL) 24-30, or its electronic equivalent, on outpatient claims (Bill Type 13X, 85X). NEW/REVISED MATERIAL - EFFECTIVE DATE*: April 1, 2004 IMPLEMENTATION DATE: October 12, 2004 Download Document |
