AMA CPT® Assistant - 1997 Issue 9 (September)
Special Services and Reports, 99024 (Q&A) (September 1997)
September 1997 page 10d Coding Consultation Special Services and Reports, 99024 (Q&A) Question Is it appropriate for a physician to bill for co-care management services performed within the first 24 hours of a surgical procedure, when the surgical procedure is performed by another physician? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective concurrent care is the provision of similar services (eg, hospital visits, to the same patient by more than one physician on the same day). When concurrent care is provided, there is no special reporting required. Modifier -75 has been deleted. Also, listed surgical procedures include the operation...
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Article Overview
This article explains a CPT coding question-and-answer focused on special services and reportable postoperative follow-up documentation in a surgical setting. It provides general guidance relevant to physicians, coders, and billing staff who work with CPT procedure reporting and postoperative visit tracking, with mention of concurrent care and a historical modifier reference.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand the scope of a postoperative documentation code and the broader coding context around shared patient care after surgery. The article is useful for professionals seeking historical CPT guidance and clarification of reporting concepts tied to surgical packages and follow-up visits.
Article Sections
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Coding Consultation
Introduces the coding topic and frames the question addressed in the Q&A format.
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Question
Presents the scenario asking about billing for care management services around a surgical procedure performed by another physician.
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AMA Comment
Provides the editorial response discussing CPT reporting context for concurrent care, surgical packages, and postoperative documentation.
What You Will Learn
- The general CPT context for postoperative follow-up documentation
- How the article frames concurrent care in relation to surgical services
- Why the topic is relevant to physician reporting and billing workflows
- How a historical CPT Assistant Q&A addresses a question about care provided after surgery
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice administrators
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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