When Outpatient Preadmission Services Are Provided by a Hospital on the Day

question 27

Multiple Choice

When outpatient preadmission services are provided by a hospital on the day of or during the three days prior to a patient's inpatient admission and the inpatient principal diagnosis code exactly matches that for preadmission services, the IPPS __________ rule applies.

• A) 3-day payment window
• B) intensity of resources
• C) severity of illness
• D) transfer

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Definitions:

Maximum Deduction

The highest amount that can be subtracted from taxable income, as allowed by tax laws.

Cost Recovery Deduction

A tax deduction that allows a taxpayer to recover the cost of an investment over time through depreciation, amortization, or depletion.

50% Bonus

A premium payment of half the worth of an item, salary, or stipulated amount as an additional reward.

Cost Recovery Deduction

A deduction that allows a taxpayer to recover the cost of an investment over time, such as through depreciation or amortization.