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LCD L34570: Psychiatric Inpatient Hospitalization — Palmetto GBA
What changed
Palmetto GBA finalizes inpatient psych admission & medical necessity rules
Who’s affected: Inpatient (IPPS) billing teams · Effective: April 17, 2025
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This change affects 5 billing codes.
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