An Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) Is a Written

question 16

Multiple Choice

An advance beneficiary notice of noncoverage (ABN) is a written document provided to a Medicare beneficiary by a supplier, physician, or provider, and the ABN must be presented to the patient __________.

• A) after Medicare has denied payment for the service
• B) at least one month before providing the service
• C) on the day the service or treatment is provided
• D) prior to providing the service or treatment

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Definitions:

Suctioning

The process of removing mucus and other bodily fluids from a patient's airway to prevent or relieve obstruction and maintain adequate ventilation.

Trendelenburg Position

A medical position where the patient is laid flat on their back with the legs elevated higher than the head, often used to facilitate venous return in certain conditions.

Infection Susceptibility

The increased likelihood or tendency of an individual to contract infections due to various factors such as immune deficiency.

Immunoglobulin A

A class of antibodies found predominantly in the mucosal linings of the body, playing a critical role in immune function by protecting against pathogens.