Medicare Billings, Claims and Appeals

New Class of Hospital Patients May Gain Access to Appeal “Observation Status”

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A new ruling yesterday in Alexander v. Price, 3:11-CV-1703 (MPS) certified a class composed of all Medicare beneficiaries who, since January 1, 2009, have received or will have received “observation services” as an outpatient during a hospitalization. This ruling is a first crucial step in creating a legal right where Medicare beneficiaries placed in “observation status” can appeal that status.
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