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For those with LOS 2 midnights, there was no difference in mean reimbursement among discharge dispositions ($11,202 vs $11,249 vs $11,085, P= .65). In this study, Medicare TKA patients with LOS 2 midnights were fully reimbursed 99% of the time as an inpatient as long as they are discharged to home without home health or to a rehabilitation facility. Those discharged before 2 midnights who require home health service or inpatient facility are more likely to be reimbursed at a lower penalized rate. In this study, Medic