2. Mr. B is an 82-year-old retired railroad worker who is having a mole removed at his physician's office.
The physician's office is probably billing which of the following?
A. Medicare Part D
B. Medicare Part C
C. Medicare Part A
D. Medicare Part B
Medicare part B
http://www.rrb.gov/forms/opa/rb20/rb20.asp
and
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/167/~/differences-between-medicare-parts-a,-b,-c-and-d
Read carefully. Then let us know what you decide.
To determine the correct answer, let's first understand what Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D cover:
Medicare Part A: This covers inpatient hospital stays, care in skilled nursing facilities, hospice care, and some home health care.
Medicare Part B: This covers certain doctors' services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.
Medicare Part C: Also known as Medicare Advantage, this is an alternative to Medicare Part A and Part B coverage. It includes all the benefits of Part A and Part B, often with additional coverage, such as prescription drugs and dental care, offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare.
Medicare Part D: This provides prescription drug coverage that can be added to original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan.
Based on the scenario given, Mr. B is having a mole removed at his physician's office, which falls under outpatient care. Therefore, the physician's office will likely bill Medicare Part B since it covers doctors' services and outpatient care.
Hence, the answer to the question is D. Medicare Part B.