Question

When a physician orders a test not usually paid for by medicare the patient must sign

A. An expressed consent form .

B. An advanced beneficiary form

C.A chain of custody form

D.A laboratory Referral form.

Answer 1

Question: When a physician orders a test not usually paid for by medicare the patient must sign _____.

Answer: B) An advanced beneficiary form

When a physician orders a test not usually paid for by medicare, then for such noncovered services the patient must sign an advanced beneficiary form (ABN). By signing an advanced beneficiary form the patient   acknowledges in writting that he or she will make the financial arrangement to pay for noncovered services that will not be paid by by medicare.