A patient came in and had a vasectomy in the office (family practice). The next day the patient developed a hematoma and returned for care in which we no charged due to the global period. 3 days later we sent the patient to general surgery for evacuation of the hematoma. When we sent the patient to general surgery does our global period for the original procedure end? We are now doing daily wound care for the patient following his surgery (with an outside provider) and I am wondering if we can charge for the daily visits or if our global period is still to be considered.
Thanks!
Thanks!