Wiki Laryngoscopy during postop of thyroidectomy

[Lainie0559]

Hello,

Our physician does a laryngoscopy at their first office postop visit on all patients who have had a thyroidectomy and checks their vocal cords. I think this is routine postop and should not be charged.

Is anyone else charging it?

Thanks in advance,
Elaine

 

[JenniferB7]

Elaine,

That would be included in the global period for the thyroidectomy and not separately reportable/billable unless it required a return to the operating room (modifier 78).

Hope that helps!

 

[CROBINSON1988]

Is there a reference that I could show my physicians please?