In most cases, the decision to admit a patient can be made in under 48 hours, and many times in less than 24 hours, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Hospital costs for admitted inpatients are covered under Medicare Part A after the patient pays a deductible ($1,216 for 2014). But observation care is considered an outpatient service, and Part A doesnât cover such services.
Using an ice or cold pack Apply an ice or cold pack to the injured or sore area at least 3 times a day for as long as you have pain, swelling, and inflammation. For the first 72 hours, ice for 10 minutes, once an hour.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  ice pack(Noun) a large floating mass of ice; pack ice. 2  ice pack(Noun) a pack of crushed ice applied to the body in order to reduce pain or inflammation. 3  ice pack(Noun) a plastic sac of silicone that can be cooled in a freezer and then used in a cool bag.