Ahip module 12345 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Mrs. Shields is covered by Original Medicare. She sustained a hip fracture and is being successfully treated for that condition. However,she and her physicians feelthat after her lengthy hospital stay she will need a month or two of nursing and rehabilitative care. What should you tell them about Original Medicare's coverageof care in a skilled nursing facility? Correct Answer: Medicare will cover Mrs. Shield'sskilled nursing services provided during the first 20 days of her stay, after ...

Mrs. Shields is covered by Original Medicare. She sustained a hip fracture and is being successfully treated for that condition. However,she and her physicians feelthat after her lengthy hospital stay she will need a month or two of nursing and rehabilitative care. What should you tell them about Original Medicare's coverageof care in a skilled nursing facility? Correct Answer: Medicare will cover Mrs. Shield'sskilled nursing services provided during the first 20 days of her stay, after ...