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If a patient is admitted for a procedure on the inpatient only list, does the patient need to stay overnight? Is it ok if the patient is discharged from the recovery room?

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If a patient is admitted for a procedure on the inpatient only list, does the patient need to stay overnight? Is it ok if the patient is discharged from the recovery room?

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The patient is not required to stay overnight. The patient can be discharged from the recovery room or ASU, if it is safe to discharge the patient. Remember to bill the procedure on an inpatient claim.