November 2022

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New UHC Hospital Services Observation and Inpatient Policy Takes Effect Dec. 1, 2022

Observation and Inpatient Policy, Payers, Utilization Review / By

UnitedHealthcare’s Observation Utilization Review Guide is sunsetting and will be replaced by the new Hospital Services: Observation and Inpatient Policy1. The change takes effect Dec. 1, 2022, for commercial, community and exchange plans. The new policy explicitly mentions InterQual, stating “InterQual criteria are intended to be used in connection with the independent professional medical judgment […]

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Case study hyperemesis gravidarum 4-day inpatient stay

Case Study: Hyperemesis Gravidarum 4-day Inpatient Stay

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After overturning a four-day inpatient denial for a 13-week pregnant patient with hyperemesis gravidarum and severe pain, the insurance company medical director commented that it is very difficult to overturn these cases. Just another example of the importance of detailed follow-up Peer-to-Peer discussions, even in denied cases that seem “hopeless” to be overturned. CLINICAL SUMMARY:

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