RE: MC A 5 day vs Readmission

[Angie Palac]

I would code it as a new 5 day Medicare.   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michelle Witges Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 10:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MC A 5 day vs Readmission   If a resident goes from a Medicare A bed to a non Medicare bed and then back to Medicare A, would you code it as a 5 day or return/readmission.  I know if they went to the hospital and returned Med. A it would be a return/readmission.  It does not say anything about going to a non Medicare bed and then back.  Thanks. Michelle   This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this message contains protected health information (PHI), it should not be forwarded to any other recipient without the authorization of the original sender and should be encrypted when possible.  If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the email address or telephone number above and delete this email from your computer.   Thank You.   Michelle Witges