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    Wiki Physical, CDM, and Preop?

    I have a situation where a provider is wondering if there should be an additional charge with a preventative wellness visit. I have a 99396, only. Provider says they also had CDM as well as a Preop during the visit. The patient did have 4 labs completed during the visit with their current...
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    • annual wellness visits cdm chronic disease colonoscopy evaluation & management pre op preventative preventative exam rural health clinic
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    Wiki Modifier for global period...

    I was wondering if anyone can help. I have a patinet that came in for a I & D of a Pilonidal cyst. The patient then went to see a surgeon that is now going to do surgery on it. The patient came back to us to have a pre-op physical 3 days later. This is within the global period. Can we bill for...
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    Wiki colonoscopy pre op visit

    I am new to gasto coding and have a question. It is my understanding we cannot bill for the pre op visit for a colonoscopy if it is done within 24 hours as the pre op is part of the colonoscopy service. But help me with these scenarios. The patient goes to the family doc because they are age 50+...
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