If I receive an ABN, does that mean I should not accept the service or item?

September 20, 2009 by admin

No, not necessarily. You need to make a choice. An ABN means that your supplier, physician, or provider expects that Medicare will not pay. Medicare does not pay for all of your health care costs. Medicare only pays for covered items and services when Medicare rules are met. The fact that Medicare may not pay for a particular item or service does not mean that you should not receive it. There may be a good reason your doctor recommended it. It is up to you to decide whether to receive it.