Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response.
a physician or practitioner with a medicare private contract agrees not to bill for any service or supplies provided to any medicare beneficiary for at least:
o a. three years
o b. two years
o c. five years
o d. one year

Explanation:

Medicare regulations state that a physician or practitioner with a Medicare private contract must agree not to bill for services or supplies to Medicare beneficiaries for at least two years. This is a standard regulatory requirement.

Answer:

b. two years