tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2008 Issue 21
Patient Notices: Use New ABN Forms For DME, Hospice
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Article Overview
This article covers a CMS update to beneficiary notice paperwork and the transition from older notice forms to a revised, combined version. It is aimed at billing staff, suppliers, hospice providers, and other Medicare-participating organizations that need to understand when beneficiary liability notices are used, how the change affects document handling, and what timing applies during the transition period. The discussion stays focused on the general purpose of the forms, affected provider types, and related compliance considerations.
Why This Topic Matters
Updated Medicare notice forms can affect patient liability communication, claims handling, and office workflow. Providers that furnish durable medical equipment, hospice, or other affected services need to know which notice form applies and when the new version becomes required.
Article Sections
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Grace period for CMS' updated, revised ABN ends Sept. 1
Introduces the CMS form update and the transition period before the revised notice becomes required. It also explains the relationship between the older notice forms and the combined version.
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New ABN Importance Emerges
Discusses why the revised notice is especially relevant for certain provider types and service situations. It highlights the broader operational significance of beneficiary liability notices under Medicare.
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Remember These 3 ABN Tips
Summarizes general reminders about the use and handling of beneficiary notices in practice. The section emphasizes documentation readiness, patient communication, and workflow awareness.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS changed the beneficiary notice forms used for certain Medicare services and items
- Which provider settings are most affected by the revised notice process
- What general transition timing applies to the updated form
- Why beneficiary liability notices remain important for patient communication and billing workflow
- How the article frames the relationship between older and revised notice documentation
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- DME suppliers
- Hospice providers
- Home health administrators
- Medicare compliance staff
- Provider office managers
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