Revised ABN should cause less confusion for patients
Briefings on Outpatient Rehab: Reimbursement and Regulations, May 1, 2008
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On March 3, CMS released the new Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) of Noncoverage (ABN-R-131). This form will be used for all Part B provider and supplier services, making it essential for all rehab providers to be aware of the change—except for those in skilled nursing facilities (SNF), as CMS is revising the ABN form for SNFs and will release it later this year.
The new ABN can be used immediately, although it is not required until September 1. The biggest benefit to providers is that it replaces the existing ABN-G and ABN-L and that it may be used for voluntary notifications in place of the Notice of Exclusion from Medicare Benefits.
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