Explain the purpose of the advance beneficiary notice (ABN).

What will be an ideal response?


An ABN advises Medicare beneficiaries, before items or services are actually provided, when Medicare is likely to deny payment for them. ABNs allow beneficiaries to make informed consumer decisions about receiving items or services for which they may have to pay out-of-pocket and to be more active participants in their own health care treatment decisions.

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Employer-provided health insurance benefits arose in the mid-20th century as a result of:

a. A Supreme Court ruling that health insurance could be included in the collective bargaining process. b. Legislation which legalized this process c. An executive order requiring employers to provide health insurance to employees d. None of the above

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Omega-3 fatty acids may have the following beneficial effect

A) Improve athletic endurance B) Help improve clotting after a dental procedure C) Help prevent cardiovascular disease D) Both A and B

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Sally Smith is selecting a code for the statement "left displaced fracture of posterior column of acetabulum.". The main term to reference is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Insomnia and __________ are treated primarily with benzodiazepines

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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