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Q&A: Can Medicare Part A continue for a new pressure ulcer not related to the hospital stay?

Question:  A resident admitted after hospitalization is completing therapy but developed an unstageable pressure ulcer during the SNF stay. Can Medicare Part A continue for skilled nursing, even though the condition was not part of...

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