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tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2004 Issue 6
Reader Question: Follow the CMS Definition of 'Deliver'
Question: Since the purpose of an ABN is to inform the patient about a service, our office is wondering how thorough we must be in order for Medicare to consider an ABN "delivered" to a patient. What should we keep in mind when we are "delivering" an ABN?South Dakota Subscriber Answer: Not only must you make sure the patient has a copy of the ABN, but CMS doesn't consider an ABN "delivered" unless the patient understands the form and its contents. No matter what the situation, your office is responsible for making sure the patient understands the ABN...
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