Wiki GC Modifier on global delivery

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Would I add a GC modifier on a global delivery charge (59400 or 59510) if the resident ONLY helped during the delivery and not in any of the prenatal care?

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Hello. Did you ever find the answer to this? I am new to OB coding and learning as I go. I've often wondered if appending the GC mod to the 59400 was appropriate or not if a resident only assisted with the delivery portion. I have been told different info from different people.
 
My understanding is that if your physician provided & is billing for the global, GC is appropriate even if the resident assisted only with the delivery portion. The definition of GC is "Service has been performed IN PART by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician." It simply states in part, not all parts.
 
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