A 66-year-old man calls for an appointment with the PMHNP. He tells the administrative assistant that he will have no problem paying his bill because he has Medicare Part A. Which of the following is NOT covered by Medicare Part A?

Choice A reason: Medicare Part A covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay. This includes rehabilitation and medically necessary services. Choice B reason: Hospice care is covered under Medicare Part A for individuals certified as terminally ill, typically for up to 6 months, though extensions are possible based on continued eligibility. Choice C reason: Inpatient hospital care is a core benefit of Medicare Part A, covering up to 90 days per benefit period, with additional lifetime reserve days available. Choice D reason: Ambulatory services, such as outpatient visits and procedures, are covered under Medicare Part B—not Part A. Part A is limited to inpatient and facility-based care.