Wiki Removal of external/internal fracture fixation pins/screws etc.

[coder1956]

I would like some guidance on reporting the removal of fixation devices during a global period.

Is it appropriate to report this procedure if the patient is still in the global period?

Any references for proof you can give me would be great.

Thanks

 

[blbamberg1]

removal of exfix/intfix during global period

use modifier 58

 

[coder1956]

use modifier 58

Of course! -That's all the proof I need and I am wondering why I didn't think of it.

Thanks for your reply.