How to bill E/M during global for unrelated care

Why This Topic Matters

Global period billing is a frequent source of denied claims and compliance risk. Understanding when an unrelated service may be reported during the global period helps practices code visits appropriately and document them in a way that aligns with payer guidance.

Article Sections

1. How to bill E/M during global for unrelated care

   Introduces the topic of reporting evaluation and management services during the postoperative global period and frames the issue of unrelated care.

2. Medicare and CPT differ on use of modifier 24

   Summarizes the general difference between Medicare and CPT approaches to postoperative global-period billing and discusses payer-specific considerations.

3. Use only modifier 24 with the same physician

   Reviews documentation and billing points tied to reporting unrelated evaluation and management services and notes the same-physician requirement discussed by CMS.

4. Resources

   Provides reference material and source documentation for further review.