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Article Overview

This short Medicare reference explains the difference between services Medicare generally pays for and services it does not, with a brief note on what happens when a claim is denied as not medically necessary. It also points readers to advance beneficiary notices as part of the broader topic of patient financial responsibility and coverage awareness. The article is intended for coders, billing staff, and other healthcare administrative readers who need a quick orientation to Medicare coverage terminology.