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Policy Reminder — Inpatient Readmissions Reimbursement

Reminds providers that Anthem Medicare Advantage does not allow separate reimbursement for inpatient readmissions to the same hospital for the same, similar, or related condition, unless contractual or regulatory exceptions apply; applies to Medicare Advantage inpatient claims submitted to Anthem.

Policy Summary

PayerAnthem

PolicyInpatient Readmissions Reimbursement — reminder

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeReminder — no material changes

Effective DateN/A

Next Review DateN/A

Key ActionProviders may dispute any claim denied under this policy per applicable law and agreements.

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POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

No material clinical or coverage changes in this revision.

no separate reimbursementreadmissions to same hospital for same/similar/related condition

appeal availableproviders may dispute denied claims

see full policy onlinepolicy location referenced

Inpatient Readmissions Reimbursement Criteria

Anthem Medicare Advantage reimbursement stance for inpatient readmissions:

Separate reimbursement is not allowed for claims identified as a readmission to the same hospital for the same, similar, or related condition.

Exceptions

Exceptions apply when provider, federal, or CMS contracts and/or requirements indicate otherwise.

If Anthem Medicare Advantage determines this reimbursement policy has not been followed, it may deny payment or recover any claim.

Providers may dispute any claim denied under this policy consistent with applicable law, the provider's agreement with Anthem Medicare Advantage, and Anthem Medicare Advantage policies.

Policy Summary

PayerAnthem

PolicyInpatient Readmissions Reimbursement — reminder

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeReminder — no material changes

Effective DateN/A

Next Review DateN/A

Key ActionProviders may dispute any claim denied under this policy per applicable law and agreements.

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Provider Rights and Actions

Note

Right to Dispute/Appeal Denied Claims

Providers may dispute any claim denied under this policy consistent with applicable law, your agreement with Anthem Medicare Advantage, and Anthem Medicare Advantage policies. To initiate a dispute or appeal, follow the standard claim dispute/appeal procedures in your contract and Anthem Medicare Advantage provider policies (see the full Inpatient Readmissions reimbursement policy on the Anthem Medicare provider website).

Disputes/appeals must follow applicable law and your agreement with Anthem Medicare Advantage.
Refer to Anthem Medicare Advantage policies and the detailed Inpatient Readmissions reimbursement policy on the Anthem Medicare provider website for procedural steps.

Key Definitions

Readmission — definition and reimbursement exception conditions

DefinitionReadmission to the same hospital for the same, similar, or related condition.

Reimbursement stanceSeparate reimbursement is not allowed for such readmissions unless provider, federal, or CMS contracts and/or requirements indicate otherwise.

Provider recourseIf Anthem determines the policy was not followed, it may deny or recover payment; providers may dispute denied claims consistent with applicable law, their agreement with Anthem Medicare Advantage, and Anthem policies.

ReferenceSee the detailed Inpatient Readmissions reimbursement policy on Anthem's Medicare provider website for full policy language and exceptions.