Asked by Mimi
Which of the following are included in surgery service codes?
Postoperative complications
Exacerbations
Implants and devices
Preoperative history and physical
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Included:
- Preoperative history and physical (the pre-op evaluation that is part of the surgical package)
- Postoperative complications that require only routine follow‑up (these are included in the global surgical package)
Not included:
- Exacerbations of unrelated conditions (these are billed separately)
- Implants and devices (many implants/prosthetics have separate supply/HCPCS billing and are not automatically included in the procedure code)
(Notes: postoperative complications that require a return to the OR or additional procedures are billed separately. Specific implant billing can vary if the code explicitly includes the device.)
- Preoperative history and physical (the pre-op evaluation that is part of the surgical package)
- Postoperative complications that require only routine follow‑up (these are included in the global surgical package)
Not included:
- Exacerbations of unrelated conditions (these are billed separately)
- Implants and devices (many implants/prosthetics have separate supply/HCPCS billing and are not automatically included in the procedure code)
(Notes: postoperative complications that require a return to the OR or additional procedures are billed separately. Specific implant billing can vary if the code explicitly includes the device.)
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