Medicare Part B Coverage and Billing Guidelines Quiz

Medicare Part B covers doctor visits for outpatient services.

Medicare Part B covers preventive services like mammograms and colonoscopies.

Medicare Part B covers durable medical equipment (DME) only if prescribed by a doctor.

The Medicare Part B ABN form notifies beneficiaries of services that may not be covered and their financial responsibility.

Prescription drugs administered in a hospital are typically covered under Medicare Part B.

The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B was $148.50 in 2021.

Enrollment in Medicare Part B without penalty is allowed during the Initial Enrollment Period.

Medicare Part B aims to cover preventive and medically necessary services.

Chiropractic services are not covered under Medicare Part B.

A 'Welcome to Medicare' preventive visit under Medicare Part B is allowed once every 12 months.

The Medicare Part B 'donut hole' refers to the gap in coverage for specific prescription drugs.

A 10% premium increase for every year of delayed enrollment is the penalty for late enrollment in Medicare Part B.

Medicare Part A covers hospital stays, while Part B covers outpatient services.

Routine physical exams are not considered 'medically necessary' services covered by Medicare Part B.

The Medicare Part B deductible for the year 2023 is $198.

The coverage gap in Medicare Part B is known as Part B excess charge.

The coinsurance rate for most Medicare Part B services is 20%.

Enrollment in Medicare Part B outside the initial period is allowed if someone missed it and qualifies for a Special Enrollment Period.

The purpose of Medicare Part B's 'Welcome to Medicare' preventive visit is to establish a baseline of health and identify potential health risks.

Patients bear responsibility for a deductible and coinsurance in Medicare Part B billing.

Medicare Part B excess charge is the fee for services from non-participating providers.

High-income earners, with income above $85,000, face higher Medicare Part B premiums.

Marital status is not a factor affecting Medicare Part B premiums.

The maximum number of months of retroactive coverage allowed under Medicare Part B is 12 months.

Inpatient hospital stays are NOT typically covered by Medicare Part B.