karenkearns
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My surgeon has been asked to consult intra operatively during surgery for a transvaginal hysterectomy. The original surgeon lysed some adhesions to the colon and had a concern about a possible serosal injury to the colon.
Upon evaluation by my surgeon, the sigmoid colon had a small serosal injury that he repaired. I am aware of the NCCI policy manual statement that reads "Treatment of an iatrogenic complication of surgery such as an intestinal laceration/perforation is not a separately reportable service."
My question is - does this statement apply to a secondary surgeon that is called in for an intra-operative consult and possible repair if the initial surgeon caused an iatrogenic injury? If so, how does the consulting physician get paid for their services?
Upon evaluation by my surgeon, the sigmoid colon had a small serosal injury that he repaired. I am aware of the NCCI policy manual statement that reads "Treatment of an iatrogenic complication of surgery such as an intestinal laceration/perforation is not a separately reportable service."
My question is - does this statement apply to a secondary surgeon that is called in for an intra-operative consult and possible repair if the initial surgeon caused an iatrogenic injury? If so, how does the consulting physician get paid for their services?