Wiki global days - Can I bill an evaluation

[Jlokloski]

Can I bill an evaluation on a patient that returned to the hospital following a pacemaker insertion due to the swollen area around the pacemaker during the global period.

Thank you for your help.

 

[twizzle]

Can I bill an evaluation on a patient that returned to the hospital following a pacemaker insertion due to the swollen area around the pacemaker during the global period.

Thank you for your help.

Yes you can.
Use dx 996.72 and bill your E&M with modifier 24 since you have a different dx to the one used for the original pacer implant.