Patient came in for new pt visit on 4/15/09 for abcess/contusion on knee. After evaluation Dr performed I&D, pt now in a 10 day global period until 4/25/09. Pt came back on 4/17/09 for a pre-op, she now has to have surgery on her knee for this problem. (she saw surgeon after 1st appt here and he decided she needed surgery). We, as her primary care doc., have to do the H&P for her surgery.
Pt has Medicare and I've had problems before getting visits paid during the global period. 24 modifier is what I've used in the past and it does not get paid. Any suggestions on how to bill this? Modifier?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
Pt has Medicare and I've had problems before getting visits paid during the global period. 24 modifier is what I've used in the past and it does not get paid. Any suggestions on how to bill this? Modifier?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!