When a resident on Medicare Part A discharges to the hospital and is out past midnight then returns to skilled services, are a Form 3619 discharge and Form 3619 admission required?
If the resident goes to the hospital and is observed, but not admitted, a Form 3619 discharge and Form 3619 admission are not required. If the resident goes to the hospital and is admitted to the hospital, a Form 3619 discharge is required and a Form 3619 admission will be required upon the resident’s return to the nursing facility.
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