MLN006951 - Swing Bed Services
This revised product comprises Subregulatory Guidance for the Swing Bed Services and its content is based on publicly available content from the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Downloads/bp102c08pdf.pdf and the Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapters 3, 4, 6, & 19 https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Internet-Only-Manuals-IOMs-Items/CMS018912.
CMS policy or operation subject matter experts also reviewed/cleared this product. This product educates providers by outlining requirements, payment information, and rules that apply to hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals. The previous version is posted on the CMS website at: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln006951-swing-bed-services.pdf
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: May 23, 2024
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