CMS mulls global surgery period reductions, additions and revisions

Why This Topic Matters

The proposals could affect reporting and payment for practices that provide procedures with global surgery periods and other services on the same day. The article helps readers identify the areas CMS is considering and the issues that may warrant attention as the proposed fee schedule is reviewed.

Article Sections

1. Wrap up global surgery period data collection

   This section discusses CMS’s history of collecting postoperative-visit data and its consideration of changes to the reporting program. It also references valuation statistics from Medicare claims.

2. Cut payment for claims with a modifier

   This section covers a proposed payment policy involving same-day evaluation and management services and procedures with global surgery periods. It also describes the scope of CMS’s proposal and its request for comment.

3. Allow the patient-trust add-on with same-day global period services

   This section reviews a proposal concerning same-day reporting of a patient-care add-on with certain procedures. It also notes other proposed revisions to the add-on.