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Level of Care Optimization: Stop the Most Expensive Denial Trigger in 2026

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  Incorrect inpatient versus observation status remains one of the fastest ways hospitals lose millions every year. A single avoidable day in a higher-acuity bed (ICU or telemetry) can cost thousands with zero guarantee of reimbursement. When status changes are delayed or poorly documented, payers downgrade claims, trigger short-stay denials, and tie up beds that could be used for new patients. https://bserved.us/en/our-services/level-of-care-optimization fixes this problem with true 24/7 real-time level of care reviews. Our U.S.-based teams monitor every patient continuously, flag status changes the same shift they occur, align documentation with MCG/InterQual criteria, and communicate instantly with payers and physicians. Hospitals using this service routinely achieve: 43% overall reduction in denials Up to 60% lower in-house UM/RCM costs 25% improvement in admission approvals (bServed client data) Significant reduction in avoidable days (3–5% of total inpatient days eliminated...