Springmoor may ask residents to obtain a second opinion when surgery is indicated. Diagnostic Tests and Procedures Springmoor will pay usual and customary fees for Medicare-covered diagnostic tests and procedures requested by a physician that are not reimbursed by Medicare, the required Medicare supplement, or other third party payors. Travel Status Springmoor will pay usual and customary fees for Medicare-covered medical care not reimbursed by Medicare, the required Medicare supplement, or other third party payors while residents are visiting elsewhere in the United States. Springmoor does not cover medical costs when residents are outside of the United States. Where Medicare places limits on length, type, or amount of Medicare coverage, Springmoor also places limits.
Examples are laboratory procedures, physical therapy, mental illness.
The Medicare Handbook published by the Health Service Finance Administration addresses services that are limited in coverage and those that are excluded from coverage. Springmoor provides a detailed brochure on Springmoor's medical and health care coverage. Personal convenience items in hospitals, such as televisions. Private duty nurses. Extra charges for private rooms.