Question

All of the following statements about Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) benefit for obese Medicare Part B beneficiaries are true, EXCEPT:

A. Coverage for the benefit is granted only in the primary care setting
B. In order to qualify, the beneficiary must be >30 BMI.
C. Continued treatment for obesity is contingent on weight loss assessed at the 7th month of treatment.
D. RDN`s may provide the service and bill Medicare using a unique physician identification number.

Answer 1

The false statement about Intensive Behavioral Therapy for obese Medicare Part B beneficiaries is that RDNs may bill Medicare using a unique physician identification number; RDNs typically bill under a physician's supervision.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement within the question that is false about Intensive Behavioral Therapy (IBT) benefit for obese Medicare Part B beneficiaries is: D. RDN’s may provide the service and bill Medicare using a unique physician identification number.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) can indeed provide IBT services, but they may be required to bill Medicare under the supervision of a physician, depending on the state's laws and Medicare's billing practices. They do not typically use a unique physician identification number for billing. The other statements regarding the primary care setting (A), qualification criteria (B), and weight loss assessment (C) for IBT services are accurate.

IBT is a proactive approach involving behavioral weight loss interventions, nutritional education, and physical activity goals, which have been shown to be effective in achieving clinically significant weight loss and improving health outcomes for those with a BMI over 30.