Hospital 101 Challenge: Can You Navigate a Medical Emergency Like a Pro?
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What determines whether you are classified as an "Inpatient" or an "Outpatient" under Medicare rules?
Explanation
You are only an "Inpatient" if a doctor formally writes a hospital admission order. Even if you stay overnight in a hospital bed for "observation," you may still be billed as an "Outpatient" (observation status), which can impact what Medicare covers.