Modifier -24: If you don't use it, you'll leave money on the table

Article Overview

This article discusses postoperative billing for evaluation and management services, with a focus on modifier 24 and how it is interpreted under CPT-based and Medicare guidance. It is aimed at obstetrician-gynecologists, surgeons, and medical coders who need to understand when an encounter may be considered separate from a surgical package, what documentation is emphasized, and how unrelated visits are handled in the global period. The article also touches on related reimbursement considerations when a separate procedure is performed in addition to an office visit.