Which Rule Applies When Patients Are Discharged from the Hospital

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which rule applies when patients are discharged from the hospital directly to a postacute provider?

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

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Definitions:

Fraudulent Transactions

Financial transactions made with the intention of deceiving or defrauding others.

ATM Card

A plastic card issued by a bank, allowing the cardholder to withdraw cash, make deposits, or access account information at Automated Teller Machines.

Fraudulent Charge

Unauthorized transaction on a payment card or account, made without the owner's permission.

Overdraft Protection

Overdraft protection is a banking service that prevents checks, ATM withdrawals, and other transactions from causing an account's balance to fall below zero by advancing money or covering the shortfall.