Patient Anti-Dumping Statute / Transfer Rules / Patient Refuses to Consent to Transfer

Article Overview

This short compliance-focused article covers hospital transfer obligations under the patient anti-dumping statute, with emphasis on what must be documented when a patient refuses to consent to transfer. It is relevant for hospital coders, compliance staff, case managers, and revenue cycle teams who need a high-level understanding of transfer-related documentation and regulatory expectations. The article references federal transfer requirements and the documentation elements associated with patient refusal.