The Medicare Part a Benefit Period Ends When a Patient

question 62

Multiple Choice

The Medicare Part A benefit period ends when a patient

• A) is discharged from the hospital.
• B) has not been a bed patient in any hospital or nursing facility for 60 consecutive days.
• C) has not been a bed patient in any hospital or nursing facility for 30 consecutive days.
• D) has not been a bed patient in any hospital or nursing facility for 90 consecutive days.

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