A 69-year-old patient who has both Medicare and long-term supplemental health care insurance shares with the nurse that he is in need of a visual examination as a follow-up after his cataract surgery.The nurse suggests that such treatment is most likely covered by

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Medicare Part B covers medically necessary outpatient services, including doctor visits, diagnostic tests, and preventive care, such as vision exams after cataract surgery. Therefore, a visual examination would most likely be covered by Medicare Part B. The supplemental policy may also cover some costs, but it would depend on the specific policy. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, and Medicare Part D covers prescription drugs.

A 69-Year-Old Patient Who Has Both Medicare and Long-Term Supplemental