Fw: RENA - Medicare A delayed treatment coverage

[Sara Hayden RN,C]

I remember discussing this quite some time ago, but now I have a situation that I think may qualify and I need some feedback. Dislocated hip prosthesis patient who will not be going back to the hospital until next week, for surgical revision. No therapies, no weight bearing, basically bed to chair activity only.  After the surgery, activity will be much the same for a couple weeks and then will progress gradually into therapy and activity. Can I cover her under Medicare A with this delayed treatment theory?    Sara Hayden RN,C St. Mark's Lutheran Home Austin, MN   Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.