A Medicare beneficiary requests a custom orthosis that the practitioner expects Medicare to deny as not reasonable and necessary. What should be done before delivering the device?
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A
Have the physician sign a waiver of liability on the patient's behalf
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B
Bill Medicare and collect from the patient only if denied, without notice
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C
Provide the device free of charge to avoid billing issues
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D
Issue an Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) for the patient to sign