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CMS Manual System: Pub. 100-04 Medicare Claims Processing
This CR implements a new policy on acute hospital transfer for patients who leave against medical advice. We are also rewording some of the section titles to better describe transfer situations.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 06, 2004
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