Which item is NOT covered by Medicare Part B?

Which item is NOT covered by Medicare Part B?

• A. Hospice care
• B. Medically necessary services provided by a clinician
• C. Ambulance services
• D. Durable medical equipment & supplies

Answer: (A)

Medicare Part B covers outpatient medical services that are medically necessary, such as visits by clinicians, ambulance transport when needed for medical reasons, and durable medical equipment and supplies. Hospice care, on the other hand, is a benefit under Medicare Part A and is focused on end‑of‑life care provided in hospital, hospice facility, or home settings. While Part B may cover some related outpatient services, the core hospice benefit itself is not paid under Part B. So hospice care is the item not covered by Part B.

Medicare Part B covers outpatient medical services that are medically necessary, such as visits by clinicians, ambulance transport when needed for medical reasons, and durable medical equipment and supplies. Hospice care, on the other hand, is a benefit under Medicare Part A and is focused on end‑of‑life care provided in hospital, hospice facility, or home settings. While Part B may cover some related outpatient services, the core hospice benefit itself is not paid under Part B. So hospice care is the item not covered by Part B.