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martiw3
Asked November 2017
Need help with Medicare coverage of inpatient rehabilitation for a stroke. Any ideas?
Looking for coverage information for rehab after a stroke.
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BarbBrooklyn
Nov 2017
Have you talked to the discharge department? They should have the information you need.
Make sure the patient is admitted and not " under observation". Patients needs to be admitted and in the hospital for 3 midnights for Medicare to pay for rehab.
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Nov 2017
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Nov 2017
Is your loved one still in the hospital?
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freqflyer
Nov 2017
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/is-your-test-item-or-service-covered.html
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Make sure the patient is admitted and not " under observation". Patients needs to be admitted and in the hospital for 3 midnights for Medicare to pay for rehab.
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