Asked by Maddy Hernandez on May 06, 2024
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Which of the following must be verbally discussed with a Medicare beneficiary to enable the beneficiary to consider options and make informed choices?
A) CHIP
B) DRG
C) RBRVS
D) ABN
E) GAF
Medicare Beneficiary
An individual who is eligible to receive health care benefits under the Medicare program, typically because of age or disability.
ABN
An abbreviation often used for "Advanced Beneficiary Notice," which is a notice given to patients under Medicare to convey that Medicare may not provide coverage for certain procedures or services.
- Explain the consequences of a doctor agreeing to accept assignment for patients with Medicare.
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Rebecca CrosslandMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
ABN (Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage) must be verbally discussed with a Medicare beneficiary. This is because it directly affects the beneficiary's choices and financial responsibilities for services that Medicare may not cover. The ABN serves as a formal notice to the beneficiary that Medicare may not cover certain services, giving the beneficiary the opportunity to make an informed decision about whether to receive the services and accept potential out-of-pocket costs.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the consequences of a doctor agreeing to accept assignment for patients with Medicare.