Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response.
providers who do not accept assignment of medicare benefits do not receive information included on the ______, which is sent to the patient.
○ a. medicare summary notice
○ b. ledger
○ c. encounter form
○ d. electronic flat file

Explanation:

The Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) is sent to the patient. Providers who do not accept assignment of Medicare benefits do not receive the information on the MSN. A ledger is a record - keeping tool in a practice (not relevant here). An encounter form is used for billing within a practice. An electronic flat file is a data format.

Answer:

A. Medicare Summary Notice