A benefit period for Medicare begins the day a patient goes into the hospital and ends when that patient has not been hospitalized for ____ days. 

A. 30
B. 60
C. 90
D. 120


B. 60

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a. PB smear b. Iron studies c. Hemoglobin electrophoresis d. Bone marrow aspirate

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Which of the following best describes the state or regional organization that handles Medicare claims?

a. Health maintenance organization b. Social security office c. Fiscal intermediary d. Senior citizens' association

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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