jtb57chevy
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We are having an office debate about this situation.
Dr. Cardiologist sees a hospital patient, does an in-patient cath and determines patient needs bypass surgery. Dr CVSurgeon does surgery. Dr. Cardiologist does all follow-up inpatient care, i.e. 99232. Both Dr. Cardiologist and Dr. CVSurgeon are in practices that are owned by a parent group and bill under the same tax ID.
Questions - Is it appropriate for Dr. Cardiologist to bill the follow-care during the global period? Where is the line drawn -global package versus medically necessary care? Is management of medicines, etc (anything other than wound check) enough?
Any thoughts, documentation sources, etc., will be greatly appreciated.
Dr. Cardiologist sees a hospital patient, does an in-patient cath and determines patient needs bypass surgery. Dr CVSurgeon does surgery. Dr. Cardiologist does all follow-up inpatient care, i.e. 99232. Both Dr. Cardiologist and Dr. CVSurgeon are in practices that are owned by a parent group and bill under the same tax ID.
Questions - Is it appropriate for Dr. Cardiologist to bill the follow-care during the global period? Where is the line drawn -global package versus medically necessary care? Is management of medicines, etc (anything other than wound check) enough?
Any thoughts, documentation sources, etc., will be greatly appreciated.