Which of the following is excluded from Medicare coverage?

Routine dental care is excluded from Medicare coverage because Medicare primarily focuses on medical services that are deemed necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness and injury. Dental care falls under a different category of healthcare services, mostly considered preventive and not medically necessary in most cases. Therefore, services such as teeth cleanings, fillings, or extractions, which do not involve treatment for a specific medical issue, are not covered under Medicare.

On the other hand, services such as emergency room visits, hospital stays, and skilled nursing care are covered by Medicare because they are essential for addressing medical emergencies, inpatient care, and rehabilitation needs, respectively. These services align with Medicare’s approach to providing coverage for necessary medical treatments that ensure patients receive appropriate health care when they need it most.