When a Medicare beneficiary presents for hospital inpatient services and there is a question as to whether or not the services will be covered by Medicare, what action is required of the admission staff?
A. a call to Medicare must be made to verify coverage
B. admission should be canceled
C. written notification of noncoverage must be given to the beneficiary
D. beneficiary must be verbally advised that they may be responsible for the costs of the services
Answer: C
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