I was trolling through CMS's FAQ Web page and found these four situations where Medicare's Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) should or should not be used when transporting a patient. Two of these situations show an ABN is applicable, according to CMS. However, an ABN cannot be used if it's an emergency transport because the patient is under durress.
- Other means of transportation not contraindicated (meaning, increasing risk)
ABN Applicable: No
Limitation on Liability Applicable: No
Responsible for Payment: the patient
- Air to Ground Downcoding
ABN Applicable: Yes
Limitation on Liability Applicable: Yes
Responsible for Payment: the supplier/provider or patient if ABN is signed
- ALS to BLS Downcoding
ABN Applicable: Yes
Limitation on Liability Applicable: Yes
Responsible for Payment: the supplier/provider or patient if ABN is signed
- Mileage Partial Denial
ABN Applicable: No
Limitation on Liability Applicable: No
Responsible for Payment: the patient