What is the name of a waiver needed for any service that does not meet the coverage criteria established in an NCD or LCD?

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An Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is a waiver that healthcare providers use to inform Medicare beneficiaries that a service may not be covered by Medicare, and thus, the beneficiary may be responsible for the payment. This is used when a service does not meet the specific coverage criteria established in a National Coverage Determination (NCD) or a Local Coverage Determination (LCD).

What Is the Name of a Waiver Needed for Any