What is an Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) and why is it required for certain tests? An Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is a Medicare form designed to help patients make an informed choice about the healthcare services they receive. The Medicare program pays for services only when they are determined reasonable and necessary based upon current Medicare coverage guidelines. Some tests may be covered only when ordered for certain medical conditons, symptoms, or diseases or they may be covered only at a certain frequency. Your physician may present you with an ABN form to notify you when they order certain laboratory tests that he/she feels are medically nesessary but that may be denied by Medicare under current coverage guidelines. What is the cost for COVID-19 testing? The current charge for COVID-19 testing is $190. SaraPath Diagnostics accepts most insurance plans and will be happy to file a claim on your behalf. Patients with no insurance may be eligible for a Prompt Pay discount. Please contact our Billing Office at (941) 362-8900 for more information. Can I receive a copy of my test results?

Medical Billing Specialist