New coding guidance: Pass along knowledge on the new transfer of care rule

Why This Topic Matters

The update affects how practices report global surgical services and coordinate billing when post-operative care is handled by another provider. Understanding the change helps teams review documentation workflows, reduce claim inconsistency, and stay aligned with Medicare policy updates.

Article Sections

1. Medicare’s 2025 transfer-of-care update

   Introduces the new Medicare policy context for procedures with a 90-day global period and explains how the final rule compares with the earlier proposal.

2. Reporting when care is transferred

   Discusses the updated reporting framework for transfer-of-care situations and the related documentation considerations under Medicare policy.

3. Examples and specialty impact

   Summarizes the broad practice scenarios and specialty areas mentioned as examples of transfer-of-care coordination.

4. Related reporting and documentation concerns

   Addresses the interaction between providers’ reporting and the need for supporting documentation when post-operative care is shared.