General Information Guide

ABN Modifiers

Modifier Description
GA Waiver of liability statement issued, as required by payer policy, individual case
GX Notice of liability issued, voluntary under payer policy
GY Item or service statutorily excluded or does not meet the definition of any Medicare benefit
GZ Item or service expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary (forgot to issue ABN to patient)
Note: All claim line items submitted with a GZ modifier shall be denied automatically and will not be subject to complex medical review

 

For more information on ABNs, you may refer to the CMS Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage.

Reviewed 10/18/2024