S P A R C S - Input Data Dictionary

Ambulatory Surgery Only: Must be within three (3) days of Admission Date/Start of Care (Data Element 20017). NOTE: The three days takes into consideration any observation time that would be allowable for Medicare payment of an ambulatory surgery service. For example, an admission on May 6 would require a discharge on or before May 9. ................
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