I have a patient that had a lumpectomy. During her global period she decided to get a 2nd opinion from one of our other surgeons in the group. She didn't feel that she was getting appropriate care and wanted to discuss possible reconstruction options and we also scheduled her for a port-a-cath placement at the visit. The 2nd opinion was 1.5 hours. Would this be billable with the 24 modifier? Any other suggestions? Obviously surgeon B would like to be paid for this very long consultation.
Thanks,
Melissa
Thanks,
Melissa