Hospital Discharge Summary Form Instructions
Hospital Discharge Summary Form Instructions
Hospital Discharge Summary Form Instructions
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 [email protected]
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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