Question

question 1 (2.5 points)
an advance beneficiary notice of noncoverage (abn) is a written document provided
to a medicare beneficiary by a supplier, physician, or provider. the abn must be
presented to the patient ______.
o after medicare has denied payment for the service
o at least one month before providing the service
o on the day the service or treatment is provided
o prior to providing the service or treatment
question 2 (2.5 points)
medicare lifetime reserve days, which total ______ days, are used once during a
patients lifetime and are usually reserved for use during the patients final, terminal
hospital stay

Explanation:

For Question 1: According to Medicare regulations, an Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non - coverage (ABN) must be presented to the patient before Medicare has denied payment for the service. This is to inform the patient in advance that Medicare may not cover the service, so they are aware of potential out - of - pocket costs.
For Question 2: Medicare lifetime reserve days total 60 days. These are used once during a patient's lifetime, typically for extended hospital stays in a final, terminal situation.

Answer:

Question 1: before Medicare has denied payment for the service.
Question 2: 60.