Ob-Gyn Coding Alert

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What to Do When CNM Bills Global and OB Performs a Repair

Question: This is a completely new situation for me: I have a CNM that billed out for a 59400. An OB (not part of our group) performed a repair at the time of delivery. 8 Days post-partum, the patient was seen in our office by the delivering CNM. CNM notes: “Vagina - 2 cm reopening of vaginal tear @ introitus [...]
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