tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2010 Issue 10

Reader Questions: Add Modifier 24 For Treatment Discussion During Global

Question: A patient came in for the biopsy report after a 90-day global procedure. The doctor talked to the patient about results and different types of treatment for 55 minutes. How can I capture payment for this visit?Virginia Subscriber Answer: Since you are within the surgical global, you should report the appropriate office visit code, such as 99215 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient ...). This visit is not a postoperative follow up examination related to the previous surgical procedure so you can report the E/M service.You'll be billing...

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