Question

Mr. Braun is an 82 year old retired railroad worker whos having a mole removed at his physicians office. Which Medicare division will the physicians office bill to receive payment for this service?
A. Medicare part A

B. Part b

C. Part c

D. Part d

Answer 1

Answer:

Medicare Part - B

Explanation:

There is a clear difference among 4 parts of medicare as mentioned below:

Medicare part - A

It is more towards inpatient services or hospital coverage charges and in general we may say that  it covers hospital stays, hospice care and skilled nursing care, etc.

Medicare part - B

It covers outpatient and doctor's services for example doctor visits, lab tests, diagnostic screenings, medical equipment, ambulance transportation and other outpatient services.

Medicare part - C

This category covers medical advantages like sit-down meal etc. But for this you have to enroll in Part A & Part B as well.

Medicare part - D

It covers prescription drug overages.

Answer 2

Answer:

Medicare part B.

Explanation:

Medicare part B is the division that covers doctor's visits, tests, and supplies that the doctor needs to diagnose and treat the patient. Medicare part B will pay 80 percent of the treatment, the rest will be paid by the patient. Any medications prescribed to use after the mole removal are covered by part D if the client has it, if not by the client itself.