Family Nurse Practitioner Exam

Medicare Part A does not cover which of the following services?

1. Minor surgery in a walk-in surgical center

2. Plastic surgery for facial damage from burns

3. Kidney transplantation

4. Medical supplies in the hospital

The correct answer is: Minor surgery in a walk-in surgical center

Medicare Part A primarily covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care services. It generally includes services that require a stay in a hospital or a similar facility. When considering the options, minor surgery in a walk-in surgical center does not usually necessitate an overnight stay and is typically classified under outpatient care. Therefore, it is not covered by Medicare Part A, as this part of Medicare does not extend to outpatient surgical procedures. In contrast, plastic surgery for facial damage from burns is often covered under Medicare Part A when it is deemed necessary for medical reasons rather than purely cosmetic purposes. Kidney transplantation is another intricate procedure that Medicare Part A covers when performed in a hospital setting, aligning with its focus on inpatient services. Medical supplies provided during a hospital stay are typically included under Covered Medicare Part A services as they are integral to the patient's treatment while hospitalized. Hence, minor surgery in a walk-in surgical center is the only service listed that does not fall under the coverage of Medicare Part A.