Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-02), Ch. 8 § 30.2.4
Questionable Situations
30.2.4 - Questionable Situations
(Rev. 1, 10-01-03)
A3-3132.1.D, SNF-214.1.D
There must be specific evidence that daily skilled nursing or skilled rehabilitation
services are required and received if:
• The primary service needed is oral medication; or
• The patient is capable of independent ambulation, dressing, feeding, and hygiene.