Answer: 5TH DAY OR DAY 5
Step-by-step explanation:
Mary Smith was admitted to IPF Hospital A on April 1. She is discharged on April 5. Mary Smith is readmitted to IPF Hospital B on April 7 and continues the hospital stay until April 10. What length-of-stay adjustment day should be used to calculate the payment for the first day payment for IPF Hospital B.
5TH DAY OR DAY 5
- IPF Hospital A will be paid using per diem rate
- IPF Hospital B on April 7 and continues the hospital stay until April 10 will receive the full payment that is MS-DRG (medic care-severity diagnosis related group)