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Wiki Facility charging for Suture Removal

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Is it appropriate to charge a level charge for suture removal, if the patient received the suturing in your ER? If so, is there research to support this, and do insurance carriers pay for this? I know it is included in the PHYSICIAN global charge, but have been told it is OK for the facility to charge; usually a Level 1. Nancy
 
The global concept does not apply to the facility so yes it is appropriate for the facility to charge a level of service for the use of the facility for every encounter including post operative and suture removal encounters.
 
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