Hospital Inpatient Admission Order and Certification
Guidance for meeting conditions of payment for hospital inpatient services under Medicare Part A, section 1814(a) of the Social Security Act requires physician certification of the medical necessity that such services be provided on an inpatient basis.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 05, 2013
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