by Medical Billing | May 14, 2016 | Medicare payment basics
Medicare Part B advance beneficiary notices Medicare Part B allows coverage for services and items deemed medically reasonable and necessary for treatment and diagnosis of the patient. For some services, to ensure that payment is made only for medically...
by Lori | Oct 28, 2015 | Medicare payment basics
Medicare Part B allows coverage for services and items deemed medically reasonable and necessary for treatment and diagnosis of the patient. For some services, to ensure that payment is made only for medically necessary services or items, coverage may be limited based...
by Lori | Dec 5, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
When the previous instructions have been followed and a valid ABN on file, the following modifiers should be used to notify Medicare: GA Use to indicate that an ABN was given as required by payer policy. A copy of the ABN does not have to be submitted but must be made...
by Lori | Nov 24, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
WHAT IS AN ABN? An ABN is a written notice that a provider/supplier gives to a Medicare patient before items or services are rendered when the provider/supplier believes Medicare probably/certainly will not pay for some or all of the items or services.ABNs should...
by Lori | Oct 7, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY DELIVER AN ABN ABN delivery is considered to be effective when the notice is: Delivered and comprehended by a suitable recipient. The correct ABN approved notice with all required blanks...
