decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 4 (April)
Review 9 rules for ABNs as you prepare to use the renewed form
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Article Overview
This article explains a Medicare-related form update and reviews practical office guidance for administrative and clinical staff. It covers general ABN use, timing for adopting the renewed form, accessibility language added by CMS, and broad completion and workflow considerations that affect patient communication and billing operations.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices recognize when the revised ABN is relevant, prepare staff for the updated form, and understand the areas of operations that may be affected by the change.
Article Sections
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ABN form update and staff readiness
Introduces the renewed Medicare ABN form and explains that the update is a good time to review office procedures with staff. It also notes the added accessibility language and the required transition timing.
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Nine ABN basics to share with the office
Summarizes broad points about when the ABN is used, which patient groups it applies to, and what office teams should keep in mind when preparing and discussing the form. The section also addresses general completion areas and communication responsibilities.
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Resources
Provides references to the ABN form and related instructions for further review.
What You Will Learn
- What the updated Medicare ABN article is about
- Which office staff processes are affected by the renewed form
- What broad topics are covered in ABN preparation and patient communication
- Where to find the referenced ABN form resources
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice managers
- Clinical staff
- Front office staff
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