Medicare Benefit Policy Manual
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- Chapter 1-Inpatient Hospital Services Covered Under Part A
- Chapter 6-Hospital Services Covered Under Part B
- Chapter 7-Home Health Services
See pages 11-90 - Chapter 9-Coverage of Hospice Services Under Hospital Insurance
See pages 10-24 - Chapter 8-Coverage of Extended Care (SNF) under Hospital Insurance
See pages 19-36 - Chapter 12-Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) Coverage
See pages 1-18 - Chapter 15-Covered Medical and Other Health Services
See pages 123-157 - Chapter 16-General Exclusions From Coverage