wfriddle
Networker
I am in need of some assistance. I have encountered a situation that has caused me some confusion and I am hoping someone can help clarify.
Here is the situation...
A patient has a TVT (57288) procedure done. During the global period of this procedure they may have to come in to the office to have a catheter put in for urine retention. A straight cath (51701) is being used and the patient are sometimes taught how to self cath at this same appt.
In this situation would this be considered a complication of the surgery and not billable? Am I able to add a mod 79 since a different diagnosis is used? Or should I consider this a staged or related procedure and add mod 58?
I do not want to just consider this global and not get paid for these services if we legitimately can bill for them but I of course also want to be compliant.
Any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
Here is the situation...
A patient has a TVT (57288) procedure done. During the global period of this procedure they may have to come in to the office to have a catheter put in for urine retention. A straight cath (51701) is being used and the patient are sometimes taught how to self cath at this same appt.
In this situation would this be considered a complication of the surgery and not billable? Am I able to add a mod 79 since a different diagnosis is used? Or should I consider this a staged or related procedure and add mod 58?
I do not want to just consider this global and not get paid for these services if we legitimately can bill for them but I of course also want to be compliant.
Any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated.