Medical Expense✓ Verified · outline & fact-checked · Sep 2026Difficulty 1/5
Which of the following is NOT covered under Medicare Part A?
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Why A is correct
Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care, but it does not cover physicians' professional fees, which are paid under Part B (medical insurance). The distinction is a classic exam point: the facility and the doctor are billed under different Parts of Medicare.
Why the other options are wrong
- B) Inpatient hospital room and board is a core Part A service.
- C) Skilled nursing facility care after a qualifying inpatient stay is covered by Part A.
- D) Hospice care for terminally ill beneficiaries is a Part A benefit.
Memory hook
Part A pays for the hospital bed, Part B pays for the doctor who stands beside it.