EPIC Radiant Trainer Practice Test

Which form is given to patients when a service is not medically necessary or reasonable by Medicare?

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Correct Answer:

ABN

Explanation:

The key idea is that a form called an Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage is used when Medicare may not cover a service because it isn’t considered reasonable and necessary. Before providing the service, the clinician gives this notice to the patient, explaining that Medicare might deny the claim, what the patient would be billed for if that happens, and that the patient can choose to proceed (and accept responsibility) or decline to avoid billing. This protects both the patient and the provider by making the potential financial responsibility clear up front and documenting the patient’s decision. Other options listed aren’t related to Medicare’s coverage decisions; they don’t serve as the pre-service notice about possible noncoverage.

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