MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How are dialysis clinics paid by Medicare for dialysis treatment?
A
Separate billing
B
Contract pricing
C
Prospective payment system bundles
D
Composite rate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a bundled payment, the costs of dialysis treatments, medications, labs and supplies are paid to the clinic by Medicare Part B in one payment rather than a separate payment for each item.

Detailed explanation-2: -If you’re admitted to a hospital and get dialysis, Medicare Part A will cover your treatments as part of the cost of your covered inpatient hospital stay.

Detailed explanation-3: -Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers dialysis if you’re admitted to a hospital for special care. Part B covers certain doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services. covers many services you get in a Medicare-certified dialysis facility or your home.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ESRD PPS provides a patient-level and facility-level adjusted per treatment (dialysis) payment to ESRD facilities for renal dialysis services provided in an ESRD facility or in a beneficiary’s home.

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