The nurse practitioner (NP) reviews regulations related to Medicare reimbursement. Based on current regulations, which action is reimbursable and appropriate for implementation by the NP?

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Serving as the attending provider for a Medicare patient who requires hospice care is a reimbursable and appropriate action for an NP based on current regulations. However, performing the admission examination for a SNF patient, providing initial certification of a patient's eligibility for hospice care, and completing the first monthly examination for a SNF patient are tasks typically done by a physician and may not be reimbursable for an NP.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Reviews Regulations Related to Medicare Reimbursement