Traditional MedicareDocumentationMedium impact
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 with the Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON) form. This standardized OMB-approved notice must be given to both Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients receiving outpatient observation services.
Action Required
Immediately: Hospital billing and admissions staff must obtain the OMB-approved MOON form and completion instructions from the CMS website. Implement process to provide MOON to all Medicare beneficiaries (Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage) receiving outpatient observation services. Train staff on proper completion and delivery of the notice.