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Know the Rules, Win the Fight: Inside SNF Medicare Appeals

Know the Rules, Win the Fight: Inside SNF Medicare Appeals

Update: 2025-06-04
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In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss the Medicare appeals process in skilled nursing facilities.



Additional Resources:




Medicare Parts A & B Appeals Process: How the Five Levels of Appeal Work – AAPACN Article



Medicare Advantage vs. FFS Part A Expedited Determinations: What’s the Difference? – AAPACN Article



RAC-CTA - Medical Reviews and Oversight for the Advanced Medicare Specialist - Online + PDF – AAPACN On-Demand Course



Medicare Basic Training Part 9: Beneficiary Notices Initiative On-Demand Workshop – AAPACN Training



Medicare Basic Training Part 10: Medical Review and Appeals On-Demand Workshop – AAPACN Training



Original Medicare (Parts A and B Fee-for-Service) Initial Determination/Appeals Process – CMS Flow Chart



Beneficiary Notices Initiative – CMS Forms and Instructions for Notices



CMS Levels of Appeal – Website Reference
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Know the Rules, Win the Fight: Inside SNF Medicare Appeals

Know the Rules, Win the Fight: Inside SNF Medicare Appeals