42 C.F.R. § 456.433

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 456.433 - Initial continued stay review date

The UR plan must provide that-

(a) When a beneficiary is admitted to the ICF under admission review requirements of this subpart, the group performing UR assigns a specified date by which the need for his continued stay will be reviewed;
(b) The group performing UR bases its assignment of the initial continued stay review date on the methods and criteria required to be described under § 456.435(a) ;
(c) The initial continued stay review date is-
(1) Not later than 6 months after admission; or
(2) Earlier than 6 months after admission, if indicated at the time of admission; and
(d) The group performing UR insures that the initial continued stay review date is recorded in the beneficiary's record.

42 C.F.R. §456.433