Reader Questions: Know the 4 Different Parts of Medicare
Question: We are putting together training materials for our new office staff at our small, rural practice and wanted to add a quick note on each piece of the Medicare pie. Can you break down the different areas of Medicare that providers can be reimbursed through?
Ohio Subscriber
Answer: Many people forget that there are four separate and distinct parts of the Medicare program that are governed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
You are likely familiar with Medicare Part A and Part B, but the program also includes Part C and Part D. The four...
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