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Q&A: Does an inpatient rehab stay count toward a qualifying hospital stay for Medicare coverage?

Question: We have a referral for a resident with Medicare Part A who has been in an inpatient rehab facility (IRF) for six weeks. Is the IRF still considered acute and can qualify for the...

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