UM029-OCMM-Inpatient vs Observation: Determining Level of Care
In this course you will recall how to use the Medicare Hierarchy properly for acute care determinations. It will explain the Two-Midnight Rule and also how to apply the MCG Inpatient and Observation guidelines correctly to clinical scenarios.
This course is relevant to Care Delivery Organization (CDO) providers that access MCG Guidelines.
Note: This module does contain a brief clip that requires audio. If you choose to use the audio feature, please ensure your volume is turned on or that you have headphones available.
Medical Management in Minutes: Providing quick and relevant training for healthcare providers.
Estimated time to complete course: 30 minutes
Target Audience
Medical Directors
Learning Objectives
- Recall the Medicare Hierarchy used for acute care determinations.
- Describe the Two-Midnight Rule.
- Apply MCG Inpatient (IP) and Observation (Obs) guidelines correctly to clinical scenarios.
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