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If a patient is admitted in September and the stay continues into October, will the 24-day limit apply?

April 26, 2017continues limit patient September stay

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If a patient is admitted in September and the stay continues into October, will the 24-day limit apply?

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Yes, because of the admit date. Admission dates on or after October 1, 2005 will be priced using DRG methodology. Admission dates on or before September 30, 2005 will be priced using per diem methodology.