Which Medicare part covers outpatient services (office visits, labs, diagnostic exams)?

• A. Medicare Part A
• B. Medicare Part B
• C. Medicare Part C
• D. Medicare Part D

Answer: (B)

Medicare Part B covers outpatient services such as office visits, labs, and diagnostic exams. These are care you receive without being admitted to a hospital, including doctor visits, outpatient lab tests, imaging like X-rays or MRIs when medically necessary, preventive screenings, and some equipment and supplies used at home. Part A handles inpatient hospital care and related services, while Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) bundle A and B through private plans, often with extra benefits, and Part D covers prescription drugs. Since the services listed occur outside an overnight hospital stay, Part B is the appropriate coverage.