Wiki Bladder scan in post op

[rachell1976]

Can I bill a Bladder scan when pt is in the postop global period for radical retropubic prostatectomy?
Looks like after the surgery he developed acute retention. So I would think I am ok with using Modifier 78 or 79?

 

[kevbshields]

Would you need the Mods? Seems that the scan wouldn't be considered substantial enough to warrent those mods--no return to the OR.

As for if it's separately code-able, I can't answer that--though if documentation standards were met, I would suspect it.

 

[zaidaaquino]

No modifier is required for CPT 51798 because it's a XXX global period code.

Zaida, CPC
Urology Practice

 

[urologycoder]

Yes, a PVR (51798) is billable within a global period and no modifiers are needed for reimbursement.