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LCD L34570: Psychiatric Inpatient Hospitalization — Palmetto GBA

Policy ID: LCD-L34570Specialty: Inpatient (IPPS)Added: 9/12/2026Effective: April 17, 2025lcd
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What changed

Palmetto GBA finalizes inpatient psych admission & medical necessity rules

Who’s affected: Inpatient (IPPS) billing teams · Effective: April 17, 2025

Affected codes

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This change affects 5 billing codes.

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