Can you provide examples when to and when not to issue an ABN to a Medicare beneficiary when the annual therapy dollar threshold has been met and also has not been met?
Question – Posted on August 12, 2021
If a Medicare beneficiary is dually eligible (Has a Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program and/or Medicaid coverage) and I have issued them an ABN, is there ever a situation in which the dually eligible Medicare beneficiary would be financially liable for the services I provided? August 12, 2021
Question – Posted on August 12, 2021
If a Medicare beneficiary is dually eligible (Has a Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program and/or Medicaid coverage), are there special instructions for them when completing Section G of the ABN form?
Question – Posted on August 12, 2021
If I issue an ABN to a Medicare beneficiary and the beneficiary pays me for the services listed on the ABN; however, the Medicare program ends up paying me for the services I thought they would deny, how soon must I refund the Medicare beneficiary the proper amount?
Question – Posted on August 11, 2021
If I issue an ABN to a Medicare beneficiary, when can I collect funds from the Medicare beneficiary and am I limited in how much I can charge the Medicare beneficiary?
Question – Posted on August 11, 2021
What options can I deliver an ABN to a Medicare beneficiary?
Question – Posted on August 11, 2021
May I issue an electronic version of the ABN to a Medicare beneficiary?
Question – Posted on August 11, 2021
Must I be enrolled in traditional Medicare to issue an ABN to a Medicare beneficiary?
Question – Posted on August 11, 2021
When I issue a voluntary ABN to a Medicare beneficiary, which option in Section G should the Medicare beneficiary select?
Question – Posted on July 3, 2021
When a Medicare beneficiary reaches the targeted medical review dollar threshold of $3000 in calendar year 2021, is an advance beneficiary notice (ABN) required if I feel therapy is still medically necessary and requires the skills of a therapist?
Question – Posted on June 11, 2021
Can I use the ABN form for Medicare Advantage (MA) patients to inform the patient I expect their insurance not to pay for a service or item and shift financial responsibility to the MA patient?
Question – Posted on June 2, 2021
Must I issue an ABN to a Medicare beneficiary for a service and/or item that is statutorily noncovered by the Medicare program?
Question – Posted on June 2, 2021
If a Medicare beneficiary has exceeded the therapy dollar threshold in 2021 and I believe further therapy is not medically necessary and the patient has signed an ABN and selected Option 1 under Section G, must I use the KX-modifier and bill the Medicare program for those services provided that are covered under the signed ABN?
Question – Posted on April 5, 2021
When a Medicare beneficiary reaches the therapy dollar threshold of $2110 in calendar year 2021, is an advance beneficiary notice (ABN) required if I feel therapy is still medically necessary and requires the skills of a therapist?
Question – Posted on April 5, 2021
If a Medicare beneficiary has exceeded the therapy dollar threshold in 2021 and I believe therapy is still medically necessary, must I use the KX-modifier and bill the Medicare program for those visits and services?
Question – Posted on April 5, 2021
If a Medicare beneficiary has exceeded the therapy dollar threshold in 2020 and I believe further therapy is not medically necessary and the patient has signed an ABN and selected Option 1 under Section G, must I use the KX-modifier and bill the Medicare program for those services provided that are covered under the signed ABN?
Question – Posted on November 12, 2020
If a Medicare beneficiary has exceeded the therapy dollar threshold in 2020 and I believe therapy is still medically necessary, must I use the KX-modifier and bill the Medicare program for those visits and services?
Question – Posted on November 12, 2020
When a Medicare beneficiary reaches the therapy dollar threshold of $2080 in calendar year 2020, is an advance beneficiary notice (ABN) required if I feel therapy is still medically necessary and requires the skills of a therapist?
Question – Posted on November 12, 2020
If a Medicare beneficiary has exceeded the therapy cap dollar threshold in 2018 and I believe further therapy is not medically necessary and the patient has signed an ABN and selected Option 1 under Section G, must I use the KX-modifier and bill the Medicare program for those services provided that are covered under the signed ABN?
Question – Posted on July 3, 2018
If a Medicare beneficiary has exceeded the therapy cap dollar threshold in 2018 and I believe therapy is still medically necessary, must I use the KX-modifier and bill the Medicare program for those visits and services?
Question – Posted on July 3, 2018
When a Medicare beneficiary reaches the therapy cap dollar threshold of $2010 in calendar year 2018, is an advance beneficiary notice (ABN) required if I feel therapy is still medically necessary and requires the skills of a therapist?
Question – Posted on July 3, 2018
If a Medicare beneficiary has exceeded the therapy cap dollar threshold in 2017 and I believe further therapy is not medically necessary and the patient has signed an ABN and selected Option 1 under Section G, must I use the KX-modifier and bill the Medicare program for those services provided that are covered under the signed ABN?
Question – Posted on October 25, 2017
If a Medicare beneficiary has exceeded the therapy cap dollar threshold in 2017 and I believe therapy is still medically necessary, must I use the KX-modifier and bill the Medicare program for those visits and services?
Question – Posted on August 15, 2017
When a Medicare beneficiary reaches the therapy cap dollar threshold of $1980 in calendar year 2017, is an advance beneficiary notice (ABN) required if I feel therapy is still medically necessary and requires the skills of a therapist?
Question – Posted on August 15, 2017
When a Medicare beneficiary reaches the therapy cap dollar threshold of $1960 in calendar year 2016, is an advance beneficiary notice (ABN) required if I feel therapy is still medically necessary and requires the skills of a therapist?
Question – Posted on November 12, 2015
If a Medicare beneficiary has exceeded the therapy cap dollar threshold in 2016 and I believe therapy is still medically necessary, must I use the KX-modifier and bill the Medicare program for those visits and services?
Question – Posted on November 12, 2015
Can we have all Medicare patient’s sign a generic advance beneficiary notice (ABN) on their first visit for outpatient therapy services to protect ourselves from possible lack of payment from the Medicare program?
Question – Posted on February 21, 2015
When a Medicare beneficiary reaches the therapy cap dollar threshold of $1940 in calendar year 2015, is an advance beneficiary notice (ABN) required if I feel therapy is still medically necessary and requires the skills of a therapist?
Question – Posted on February 21, 2015
If a Medicare beneficiary has exceeded the therapy cap dollar threshold and I believe therapy is still medically necessary, must I use the KX-modifier and bill the Medicare program for those visits and services?
Question – Posted on March 16, 2014
If a Medicare beneficiary or their designated representative signs an ABN, can I collect money at the time of service for the service(s) I expect the Medicare program to deny and that I listed on the ABN form.
Question – Posted on March 16, 2014
If the Medicare beneficiary or their designated representative selects option 1 in Section G of the ABN form, is there a modifier that I must use on the CPT codes on the claim form that I expect my Medicare contractor to deny?
Question – Posted on March 16, 2014
If the Medicare beneficiary or their designated representative selects option 1 in Section G of the ABN form, must I still bill Medicare?
Question – Posted on March 16, 2014
I see there are 3 options to select from on the ABN form in Section G. Who selects the option; the Medicare beneficiary or the therapist?
Question – Posted on March 16, 2014
When a Medicare beneficiary reaches the therapy cap dollar threshold of $1920, is an advance beneficiary notice (ABN) required?
Question – Posted on January 21, 2014
During your seminar you mentioned that the advance beneficiary notice (ABN) form is not used to notify a participant of nearing the Medicare Part B therapy cap. & Is there another form or what do you recommend?
Question – Posted on December 21, 2013
Which modifier do I need to use when filing claims above the cap that are not medically reasonable and necessary? Do I still use the –GY modifier?
Question – Posted on October 28, 2013
Is it permitted to use the KX and GA modifier on the same day on a Medicare beneficiary?
Question – Posted on October 28, 2013
When are therapists not required to issue an ABN for outpatient therapy services?
Question – Posted on October 28, 2013
When are therapists required to issue an ABN for outpatient therapy services?
Question – Posted on October 28, 2013
When a Medicare beneficiary reaches the therapy cap dollar threshold of $1900 in 2013, is an advance beneficiary notice (ABN) required?
Question – Posted on October 28, 2013
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