Question

question 13

a patient who receives medicare presents to the pharmacy with a prescription for a walker. a pharmacy technician should recognize that a walker should be billed to which of the following medicare programs?

part a
part d
part c
part b

Explanation:

Identify the item type

The question asks about billing a walker under Medicare. A walker is classified as Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

Analyze Medicare parts

Medicare has distinct parts covering different healthcare services:

• Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care.
• Part B covers outpatient services, doctor services, preventive services, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
• Part C (Medicare Advantage) is an alternative private plan option combining Parts A, B, and usually D.
• Part D covers prescription drugs.

Determine correct billing program

Since a walker is reusable medical equipment used in the home to aid mobility, it is classified as DME. Therefore, it must be billed under Medicare Part B.

Answer:

• Part A
• Part D
• Part C
• Part B (Correct answer)