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A payment model where health care providers are paid for each service, procedure, or test performed. Original Medicare (Parts A and B) is a fee-for-service program, meaning Medicare pays separately for each covered service.
Also known as: FFS
The traditional fee-for-service Medicare program offered directly through the federal government, consisting of Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). Under Original Medicare, you can go to any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare.
Also known as: Traditional Medicare, Fee-for-service Medicare
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