RAC-CT - Introduction to Medicare Part A - Printed Manual

Upon completion of Introduction to Medicare Part A, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify the criteria necessary for the beneficiary to qualify for skilled nursing facility (SNF) benefits;
  • Discuss the facility's responsibilities when a resident is denied Part A coverage and the resident's right to a demand bill;
  • Explain how to make the decision about whether or not to cover a resident on Part A;
  • Describe the role of the Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) codes;
  • Describe the documentation that the SNF must complete to be in compliance as a Medicare provider;
  • Describe the medical review process.

RAC-CT, printed manual format. Returns & Refunds.

Save 5% immediately and get all 10 RAC-CT courses by purchasing the easy-click printed manual set!

The course was written by Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, RAC-MT, DNS-CT, QCP.

This course is eligible for 2.5 continuing education hours.

  • RAC-CT CEs - Introduction to Medicare Part A

     Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of ten parts of the RAC-CT certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (in a printed format, mailed to purchaser) and includes the associated exam (accessed online).

    Upon completion of Introduction to Medicare Part A, the participant will be able to:

    • Identify the criteria necessary for the beneficiary to qualify for skilled nursing facility (SNF) benefits;
    • Discuss the facility's responsibilities when a resident is denied Part A coverage and the resident's right to a demand bill;
    • Explain how to make the decision about whether or not to cover a resident on Part A;
    • Describe the role of the Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) codes;
    • Describe the documentation that the SNF must complete to be in compliance as a Medicare provider;
    • Describe the medical review process.

    RAC-CT, printed manual format. Returns & Refunds.

    Save 5% immediately and get all 10 RAC-CT courses by purchasing the easy-click printed manual set!

    The course was written by Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, RAC-MT, DNS-CT, QCP.

    This course is eligible for 2.5 continuing education hours.

  • RAC-CT Exam - Introduction to Medicare Part A

     Contains 3 Component(s)

    One exam of certification program

    One of ten exams required to earn certification.