Obs-sessed: The Art of Pediatric Patient Status Decisions

Pediatrics Committee

September 16th, 2026 @ 6pm-7:30pm EST

Determining the appropriate status for pediatric patients involves navigating unique clinical, payer, and regulatory challenges. Through real-world cases, this Pediatrics Committee Town Hall will explore why status matters in pediatrics with focused discussion on short-stay cases, behavioral health hospitalizations, and nutrition-related hospitalizations. Participants will gain practical strategies for documentation, medical necessity determination, and denial prevention to support appropriate reimbursement for pediatric patient cases.

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Panelists

Sumana Narasimhan, MD, ACPA-C
ACPA Pediatrics Committee Vice-Chair
Moderator

Samantha Dallefeld, MD, ACPA-C
ACPA Pediatrics Committee Vice-Chair
Q&A Monitor

Roshani Agarwal, MD, ACPA-C
ACPA Pediatrics Committee Member

Kiran Kulkarni, MD, MS, FAAP, ACPA-C
ACPA Pediatrics Committee Member

Samantha Neumeier, MD, FAAP
ACPA Pediatrics Committee Member

Ellyn Theophilopoulos, MD, JD, MHA
ACPA Pediatrics Committee Member