Question: Can we charge an E/M service when we do a scheduled endoscopy to account for the cost of nursing staff, supplies, pre- and post- care of … [Read more...]
Are subsequent hospital or office visits prior to surgery billable?
Question: Are the surgeon’s subsequent hospital visits or office visits between their original consult and the final visit prior to surgery … [Read more...]
Can two practices split the post-op office care of a patient?
Question: Can two practices split the post-op office care of a patient? Answer: No. Although the operative and post-operative portions of the … [Read more...]
What does the decision to perform a minor procedure really mean?
I received this question recently and want to share it with you. “Since the decision to perform a minor procedure is included in the payment for the … [Read more...]
Avoid these 4 costly errors when coding minor surgical procedures
Does your practice perform any minor or major procedures? If so, this post is for you! Primary care practices and urgent care centers should pay … [Read more...]
Global Surgical Package: an overview
Need a quick summary of the global surgical package and frequently used modifiers? This article from CodingIntel will ensure that your medical … [Read more...]
Coding Guide – Global Surgery
An Overview of Global Surgery & Surgery Coding Guidelines Physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in many specialties perform … [Read more...]
Billing Admission and Subsequent Visits for Patient Having Surgery
What if I Admit a Patient and Don't Take the patient Immediately to Surgery? Can I bill for the admission and subsequent visits if the patient … [Read more...]
Can I get paid for…evaluation prior to surgery
The surgeon evaluates a patient, and determines that surgery is needed. Can the surgeon get paid for this initial service? Watch this short video … [Read more...]