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Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON)
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CMS now requires all hospitals and critical access hospitals to provide Medicare beneficiaries (including Medicare Advantage enrollees) with the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON). The MOON form and completion instructions are available on the CMS website.
Action Required
Hospital billing teams must ensure Medicare beneficiaries receive the CMS-approved Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) during outpatient observation stays. Download the MOON form and completion instructions from the CMS website. Train staff on proper completion and distribution of the notice to all Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients.