Your Guide to Accurately Reporting the Global Surgical Package Recorded June 15, 2023 The global surgical package provides a single payment … [Read more...]
Can we bill an E/M service with a scheduled endoscopy?
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...]
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
Physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in many specialties perform procedures in the office, surgery center or hospital. The payment … [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 goes … [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...]