Business Of Healthcare And Health Policy Practice Test

What percent of Medicare reimbursement do PAs receive?

50% 100% 85% 70%

Correct Answer:

85%

Explanation:

Medicare Part B pays for professional services provided by a physician assistant at 85% of the physician fee schedule. In practical terms, if the same service would be paid at $100 for a physician, the PA’s service is reimbursed at $85. This reflects Medicare’s standard approach to non-physician provider reimbursement, which is lower than the physician rate. The other percentages don’t match Medicare’s typical PA reimbursement: 100% would imply equal payment with physicians, which isn’t the norm, while 50% or 70% are not the standard rates for PA-provided care.

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