LUPA & PDGM
Emergency Department (ED) Visit
Unscheduled visit to a hospital emergency department for urgent medical evaluation or treatment.
Definition
An Emergency Department (ED) Visit is an unscheduled visit to a hospital emergency department for urgent medical evaluation or treatment.
Why it matters
Frequent ED visits may indicate gaps in care coordination, patient education, or chronic disease management.
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