Part B Insider - 2014 Issue 4
Reader Question: See When E/M Charge Follows Surgery
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Article Overview
This Q&A article addresses the relationship between a postoperative office visit and a surgical procedure with zero global days. It is relevant for coders, billers, and surgical practices that need to determine whether the follow-up evaluation is separately reportable and whether modifier 24 is appropriate. The discussion focuses on global surgical package concepts, evaluation and management services, and the coding context around postoperative follow-up care.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers distinguish between services that are included in a surgical package and separately reportable E/M encounters when there is no postoperative global period.
What You Will Learn
- How global surgical period concepts affect follow-up office visits
- When an E/M visit after a procedure may be separately reportable
- How modifier 24 is addressed in the context of postoperative services
- How the article frames coding considerations for a surgical site evaluation
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Surgical practice staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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