The Rule Stating That When a Patient Receives Outpatient Services

question 59

Multiple Choice

The rule stating that when a patient receives outpatient services within 72 hours of admission, then all outpatient services are combined with inpatient services and become part of the diagnostic-related group rate for admission, is called the

• A) preop rule.
• B) preadmission rule.
• C) Medicare 72-hour rule.
• D) PAT.