Medicare Part B covers which of the following?

• A. Inpatient hospital care
• B. Outpatient care and physician services
• C. Hospice only
• D. Extended care facilities

Answer: (B)

Medicare Part B covers medical services provided on an outpatient basis, including physician visits and outpatient therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. It also covers some preventive services and certain equipment when prescribed. This fits the option describing outpatient care and physician services, which is why it’s the best choice. In contrast, inpatient hospital care, hospice, and extended care facilities are covered under Medicare Part A, not Part B. For outpatient therapies, a physician’s order and medical necessity are required, and Part B typically involves a deductible and coinsurance.