Inpatient denials by insurance. Do you get asked to complete these P2Ps with much communication and reminders leading up to it, only to complete it and get an already-expected repeat denial, then asked for follow up on what exactly occurred, and what the determination was?
Edit to clarify: This is not in reference to SNF denials, I’m referring to when inpatient status is denied because Obs would have been appropriate.
For completely stable, alert and oriented patients, when you’ve rounded once and answered all questions, how do you approach pages later in the day stating that the patient is requesting to speak with you again? No other details or specific questions provided in the page.
The case managers at my gig have requested me a few times to sign a few blank 3008 forms for them to keep on hand. I refused, saying I’m always willing and available to sign on the spot for my patients. Do y’all generally feel okay doing this if asked or am I being extra?
My contract includes 5 personal leave days and 5 CME days per year. How do CME days work? Can you use them on your scheduled shift days and if you do, are you still paid for that shift as usual?