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Medicare Change of Status Notice

CMS Issues Notice and Appeal Instructions to Hospitals That Reclassify Patients from Inpatients to Outpatients

[02/12/25]

Posted on February 12, 2025 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

As of February 14, 2025, hospitals[1] will be required to provide notice to patients who are admitted as inpatients but who are later reclassified as outpatients receiving observation services (referred to as “change in patient status”). These patients who receive a change in patient status may request an expedited determination from the Centers for... READ MORE

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