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Manage ABN Link

The Manage ABN link opens the ABN History template, which shows any historical ABNs on file for the patient.
  1. When the patient has signed the ABN document, select the Manage ABN link.
    Manage ABN link

    The ABN History template opens.
  2. Select Add.
    The ABN CPT Codes window opens.
    Use the filters at the top of the grid to narrow down the list of codes available. You must move at least one code, or the asterisk (*) to the Included grid.
    ABN CPT Codes window

  3. Select a code in the Available grid that is relevant to the ABN or select the (*) to designate all codes.
  4. Select the right arrow to move the selection to the Included grid.
    Codes in the Included grid have the GA modifier attached to them on the Fee Sheet. Codes billed that are not selected as Included for the ABN do not get the GA modifier.
  5. Select Add when done.
    The selected codes are entered the ABN History window grid.
  6. Select Close.
    The system records that the ABN has been signed and is on file, and marks the Signed ABN checkbox, which carries forward throughout the case.
    ABN Signed indicator