Surgical procedures, modifiers, and the global package

CMS and CPT both define the components of the global surgical package to include certain pre-op, intra-op, and post-op services. Learn what is included in the single payment, what may be reported separately and how to do it.

 

Coding Guide – Global Surgery

This guide from CodingIntel explains surgery coding guidelines and the global period for procedures, and includes the contents of our original CPT® and HCPCS Modifier Guide.

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 to surgery later in the week? In this case it depends on when you admit the patient and when you decide to take the patient to surgery. A […]

Excision of Benign or Malignant Lesions

This article reviews codes and guidelines for excision of skin lesions. For more information about minor procedures, see additional resources at the bottom of this page. This article includes: CPT® codes for excision Excision of benign lesions Excision of malignant lesions Excision of soft tumors Reporting Excision of Multiple Lesions of the Same Size Coding […]

Surgical Modifiers

This article includes: Surgical modifiers with definitions Guidelines for billing multiple surgical procedures Modifiers in the post-op period Avoiding CPT® modifier mishaps Citations Members can also download the Global Surgery Coding Guide. Some of the information in this article and in the billing guide is the same. Billing for Surgical Services Before submitting a claim […]

Can I Get Paid for…an Office Visit the Same Day as a Minor Procedure

Can you bill an E/M service on the same day as a minor procedure?  Sometimes yes, sometimes no.  The decision to perform a minor procedure is included in the payment for the procedure, unless a significant and separate E/M is needed, performed and documented. Watch this short video to learn 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 about billing for evaluation prior to surgery. See also modifier 57.   Back to list Relevant Search Terms: modifier 57, global surgical package, global surgery

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