According to Medicare, if it is possible that scheduled tests, services, or procedures may be found medically unnecessary, the patient must sign an advance beneficiary notice, which __________.
A) acknowledges the patient's responsibility for payment if Medicare denies the claim
B) ensures that the provider will receive reimbursement from another third-party payer
C) guarantees that Medicare will deny payment for the claim, and the patient must pay
D) improves the chances that Medicare will approve the submitted claim for payment

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An advance beneficiary notice (ABN) informs the patient that Medicare may not cover the service, and by signing it, the patient acknowledges they may be responsible for payment if Medicare denies the claim.

According to Medicare, If It Is Possible That Scheduled Tests