Explain the GA modifier.
What will be an ideal response?
For Medicare to determine if the patient has been notified in advance that she will be responsible for payment, a GA modifier is used with the procedure. This is defined to mean "Waiver of Liability Statement Issued as Required by Payer Policy" and should be used when a required ABN was issued for a service.
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. listen to the patient b. evaluate the patient c. problem solve with the patient d. all of the above
Under which program does the federal government send Medicaid funding to states?
A. EPSDT B. TANF C. SCHIP D. FMAP
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A. primary B. secondary C. tertiary D. quaternary