tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2016 Issue 2

Modifier 58: Identify Intention for Staged Procedures

Unrelated services don’t count. Coding subsequent procedures during the post-op period can be a challenge — but getting comfortable with a few modifies might save the day. Specifically, learning when you can — and can’t — use modifier 58 (Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period) can clear the way to capturing all the pay your surgeon deserves for subsequent procedures. Save 58 for ‘Planned’ Procedures When your surgeon performs a procedure or service during the postoperative global period of a prior procedure...

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