What is the appropriate event code to use on my PAR to discharge the patient?
The event code 5A should be used for any patient who will receive a transplant in the United States. If the patient is receiving a transplant outside of the United States, 5B is the appropriate event code. The most current version of the PAR indicates “5A TRANSFER OUT FOR TRPLNT IN THE US” in the event code key. Q: I received a PAR adjustment fax from the Network, which stated that the transfer out I listed for a patient on my PAR was not made, why? A: CMS asks the Network not to transfer a patient out of a facility if the receiving facility is a Medicare provider and has not indicated a Transfer IN on their PAR. Contact the receiving facility by telephone and ask them if the patient was actually admitted to their unit and what day they will report the transfer in to the Network. This will help you determine what date needs to be listed on your PAR. If you are unsuccessful in contacting the receiving unit, you may call either Casey Contreras (469-916-3809) or Jennie Conley (469-916-381
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