Many doctors who treat the elderly are reimbursed either through Medicare, Medicaid or a combination of both

Many doctors who treat the elderly are reimbursed either through Medicare, Medicaid, or a combination of both. As a biller, Sam has the responsibility to make sure Medicare will cover services provided as well as the collection of deductibles and coinsurance.

. Initial Post:

Explain the coinsurance amounts that should be collected for patients with Medicare Part B.

A 65 year old patient with Medicare still has an additional Group plan with his employer. Which plan would Sam bill first and why?

Explain why some preventive services do not have a coinsurance or Medicare Part B deductible.