If the physicians order was not clear as to inpatient admission vs observation status, what kind of claim should the hospital submit after discharge?

Related Questions

• If the QIO denies an inpatient stay, can the provider re-bill the stay as observation?
   - If the QIO reviews a case billed inpatient and determines the stay involves a billing error (i.e., the ...
• Should laminectomies be handled as outpatient surgery, inpatient admissions or observation?
   - There are several very specific CPT codes for laminectomies. Depending on the exact procedure performed, the ...
• What is the difference between an observation and inpatient category on my bill?
   - Your physician determines whether you will be categorized as observation or inpatient. Insurance plans pay ...
• Is it appropriate to use condition code 44 and go back to the inpatient order to indicate the start time of observation?
   - It is not appropriate to bill observation from the inpatient hospital admit date using condition code 44. ...
• How is an outpatient surgery with a prolonged post-surgical observation, but not admitted as an inpatient, reimbursed?
   - If a surgical procedure is done, the observation stay will be bundled to the surgery.