I'm running into denials too and am re-submitting the claims 30 days after discharge - we'll see what happens. One other thing - I guess Medicare won't process the claim until they've received the bill from the facility the patient was discharged from.
Although this is being poorly administered so far, I see this as theoretically a win-win-win for patients, providers and Medicare. All of my patients have been happy to get the phone call and happy to get in within a week. If Medicare starts paying I get better reimbursement and if I prevent re-admissions Medicare is happy. Hopefully Medicare can make reimbursement easier.
