Certified Medical Assistant Practice Exam

Medicare Part B covers all of the following EXCEPT:

1. Durable medical equipment

2. Outpatient hospital care

3. Inpatient hospital visits

4. Preventive services

The correct answer is: Inpatient hospital visits

Medicare Part B primarily focuses on outpatient care and certain preventive services. It covers various necessary medical devices known as durable medical equipment, including items like wheelchairs and oxygen equipment. It also provides coverage for outpatient hospital care, allowing patients to receive treatment without being admitted to a hospital, and preventive services such as vaccinations and annual wellness visits designed to prevent illnesses before they require more extensive treatment. Inpatient hospital visits, however, fall under Medicare Part A, which covers hospital stays, skilled nursing facilities, hospice care, and some home health care. Since Part B does not encompass these inpatient services, the correct answer highlights this distinction by noting that inpatient hospital visits are not covered by Medicare Part B.