The Medicare ABN Form and Medically Necessary vs Wellness Care
Dr. Marty Kotlar DC, CPCO, CBCS, COF
Credit Hours: 1
$19.00
Description
Using the Medicare ABN form creates quite a bit of confusion for the Chiropractor. This seminar is designed to give concise answers to all your Medicare questions. You will learn the following:
• How to use the ABN form
• Should an ABN be used on the initial visit?
• Is an ABN required for non-covered services?
• Modifiers AT, GA, GY and GZ
• Can you collect your normal fee for wellness care?
• What is medical necessity?
• Wellness code S8990
• Active treatment vs. chronic care
• Pain codes vs. subluxation codes
• Is performance enhancing care covered?
• Medicare Part B vs. Part C
Understanding these Medicare procedures will keep you on the right track in keeping your office compliant!
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- PACE
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- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New York
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
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- Alaska
- District of Columbia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
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- Maine
- Maryland
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- Nevada
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- New Jersey
- North Carolina
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- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
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- Tennessee
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Life Approved States
- Delaware
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