Medicare General Information, Eligibility and Entitlement Manual (Pub. 100-01), Ch. 5 § 20.5
Part of a Psychiatric Institutions as a Psychiatric Hospital
20.5 - Part of a Psychiatric Institutions as a Psychiatric Hospital
(Rev. 1, 09-11-02)
A distinct part of a psychiatric institution can be certified as a psychiatric hospital if it
meets the conditions of participation even though the institution of which it is a part does
not. If the distinct part meets requirements equivalent to the accreditation requirements
of the JCAH, it can qualify under the program even though the institution itself is not
accredited.