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
  • Delineate administrative presumption of skilled level of care
  • Describe the documentation that the SNF must complete to comply as a Medicare provider
  • Describe the additional documentation request (ADR) process

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

Please see AAPACN's printed manual return policy as there is a restocking fee for returned manuals.

The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

5.40 contact hours will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must complete the entire education activity and associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until October 2, 2026.


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  • 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
    • Delineate administrative presumption of skilled level of care
    • Describe the documentation that the SNF must complete to comply as a Medicare provider
    • Describe the additional documentation request (ADR) process

    The course was written by Jane Belt, MS, RN, QCP, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA.

    5.40 contact hours will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must complete the entire education activity and associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until October 2, 2026.


    Product Data Disclaimer
    Failure to complete all required product components before the product expiration date may result in permanent deletion of data pertaining to the product, including but not limited to product progress and exam results. Product expiration dates can be found on your learner dashboard.

    AAPACN’s learning management system is designed to reset progress data when completion requirements are unmet, allowing learners to repurchase/restart educational content.

  • Contains 3 Component(s)

    One exam of certification program

    One of ten exams required to earn certification.


    Product Data Disclaimer
    Failure to complete all required product components before the product expiration date may result in permanent deletion of data pertaining to the product, including but not limited to product progress and exam results. Product expiration dates can be found on your learner dashboard.

    AAPACN’s learning management system is designed to reset progress data when completion requirements are unmet, allowing learners to repurchase/restart educational content.