The home health nurse explains that although she performs all the actions below, the only one that is reimbursable under Medicare payment rules is to:
1. observe a wife clean and change the dressing.
2. take a frail couple for a walk to provide exercise.
3. watch a patient measure out all medication.
4. teach a patient to give herself insulin.
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Medicare reimburses skilled techniques that are clearly spelled out; these include teaching but not return demonstration-type actions by patient or family.
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