Modifier Mondays Spotlight - ABN Modifiers

In this Modifier Mondays Spotlight episode, KZA Coding Expert Rebecca Mizelle breaks down Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) and the modifiers that communicate a patient’s financial responsibility to Medicare. Rebecca reviews when an ABN should be issued, the choices available to beneficiaries, and the differences between modifiers GA, GZ, GX, and GY. She also shares important documentation and retention requirements, common mistakes practices make when completing ABNs, and why coding and billing teams should never automatically apply an ABN modifier without confirming the circumstances. Tune in for a practical refresher on using ABNs correctly, protecting your patients, and keeping your claims compliant.