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How to know if it's observation or inpatient
It is an ongoing challenge for case managers to determine whether a patient is more appropriately placed as an inpatient or in observation. Below are some real-life examples provided by Deborah Hale, CCS, CCDS, in the HCPro book Observation Services: A Guide to Compliant Level of Care Determinations.
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