Hospital Discharge Summary Form
Complete this form for all hospital discharges. Refer to Hospital Discharge Summary Form Instructions for information on how to complete this form.
Securely email completed form to TMP_Appeals_Requests@tufts-health.com
I:Member name______________________________________ I.D.# _________________________
CM/DCM name _________________________ Phone # ____________________ Fax # ___________
PCP name ____________________________________ Medical group/IPA #____________________
Facility name _______________________________ Attending physician _______________________
II:Date Services should end: __________________
III:Elements that need to be put in place prior to discharge (verify that the following information is documented in the record, if applicable)
Physician note reflecting readiness for discharge |
Discharge plan discussed with attending provider |
Discharge plan discussed with member/family |
Description of discharge plan in place |
Therapy notes (if applicable) |
Other (please be specific) __________________ |
IV: Applicable Medicare coverage policies (please select one)
Medicare does not cover inpatient hospital services that are not medically necessary or could be safely furnished in another setting (refer to 42 Code of Federal Regulations, 411.15 (g) and (k)
Medicare Managed Care policies, if applicable (List specific managed care policies) _______________________
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Other (List other applicable policies) ____________________________________________________________
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V:Fill in detailed and specific information about the patient’s current medical condition and the reasons why services are no longer reasonable or necessary for this patient or are no longer covered according to Medicare or Medicare managed care coverage guidelines. (Use full sentences, plain language and no abbreviations):
1.You were admitted to (see facility above) on the following date ________________
2.At admission you presented with the following symptoms:
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3. You were diagnosed with
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4. You were treated with
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5. Your tests were (include results)
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6. You were evaluated by
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7. You are now (list current treatment plan and/or state the medical issue is resolved)
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8.Your provider feels that your condition has improved and that the care you need now could safely be provided in/at
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9. Your discharge plan and follow-up care includes
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VI: Printed name of person completing the form __________________________________________
Signature of person completing the form ________________________________________________
Phone # ___________________________________ Fax # _________________________________
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