A discharge in which the patient was discharged from the inpatient rehabilitation facility and returned within 3 calendar days is called a(n)

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An interrupted stay is when a patient is discharged from an inpatient rehabilitation facility and then returns within 3 calendar days. This is different from a transfer, which is when a patient is moved from one healthcare facility to another. Per diem refers to daily rates for healthcare services, and qualified discharge is not a term related to this situation.

A Discharge in Which the Patient Was Discharged from the Inpatient