AHIP Practice Exam

What services are covered under Original FFS Medicare according to Mr. Schmidt's inquiry?

1. Hospital, skilled nursing, and outpatient services

2. Only hospital services

3. Part A and Part B services

4. Emergency services and home health care

The correct answer is: Part A and Part B services

Original Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare encompasses a broad range of medical services provided under Part A and Part B. Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facilities, hospice care, and some home health care. Part B includes outpatient care, physician services, preventive services, and some home health care, among others. This comprehensive scope ensures that beneficiaries have access to a wide variety of healthcare services needed for both acute and chronic medical conditions. Other options are limited in scope. The first choice is a subset of covered services that does not encompass the complete range provided through both Medicare Parts. The second choice is overly restrictive, focusing solely on hospital services, which does not reflect the entirety of coverage. The last option highlights specific types of care but fails to capture the broader coverage outlined in both Part A and Part B. Therefore, the answer that accurately represents the full range of services covered under Original Medicare is the one that includes both Part A and Part B services.