Wiki Facility charging for Suture Removal

[Nancy R Parent]

Is it appropriate to charge a level charge for suture removal, if the patient received the suturing in your ER? If so, is there research to support this, and do insurance carriers pay for this? I know it is included in the PHYSICIAN global charge, but have been told it is OK for the facility to charge; usually a Level 1. Nancy

 

[mitchellde]

The global concept does not apply to the facility so yes it is appropriate for the facility to charge a level of service for the use of the facility for every encounter including post operative and suture removal encounters.