This chart breaks down who is responsible for the charges: Modifier Did the patient sign the ABN? What does using this modifier mean? GA Yes The service is covered by Medicare only under certain circumstances. When you use this modifier, the pat...
A revised GA and new GX hope to clarify some of Medicare’s non-coverage policies.
At least one aspect of dealing with Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (ABN) forms is about to get a little simpler, thanks to two modifiers.
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Question: A local family physician refers a patient to our gastroenterologist for a diagnostic colonoscopy. The patient reports to the practice and meets the gastroenterologist for the first time. After answering some patient questions during a brief introduction, the gastroenterologist performs a diagnostic colonoscopy with brushing. The patient had never met the gastroenterologist before. Is the time he spent with the patient [...] Related articles: