Observation services furnished in a hospital outpatient setting where the patient is considered an outpatient __________.
A) are reimbursed when ordered by a physician
B) include a bed but no monitoring procedures
C) must be preauthorized by Medicare
D) routinely convert to an inpatient admission

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Observation services in a hospital outpatient setting are reimbursed when ordered by a physician, as they are considered necessary for monitoring the patient's condition to determine the need for further treatment or admission.

Observation Services Furnished in a Hospital Outpatient Setting Where the Patient