A Benefit Period Is a Time Frame That Is Part

question 20

Multiple Choice

A benefit period is a time frame that is part of a hospital stay until the patient is discharged. The time after the discharge and the next admission needs to be at least _________ consecutive days since the last stay in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.

• A) 30
• B) 60
• C) 90
• D) 120
• E) None of these is correct.

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