Wiki Post Op Complication???

[lcole7465]

So, I have a patient that had a pain pump implanted in January, the patient came for a follow up visit in March and the performed a secondary simple closure for a wound dehiscense. This would be coded 12020. However, the patient came back 2 days later and the doctor performed another simple closure. I believe this second visit would fall under the 10-day global for the first closure visit, including office visit? Any input would be helpful...

Thanks

 

[daedolos]

Ask for documentation if it was a staged second closure. If it was, you could bill with modifier 58.

Peace
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[dwaldman]

https://www.wpsgha.com/wps/portal/m...8l5VET1mQ45VZ3ES8zpL0FOvwX-LPYsloMXWWmxWw!!/#

Since you mentioned an office visit with the simple closure I was concerned about what setting the closure was performed in, I assumed it was in the OR and agree with your response to use 58 just wanted to point out to report 58 does require a return the operating room to use.

Modifier 58 Fact Sheet
Inappropriate Usage
That does not require a return trip to the operating room (service not separately payable.

 

[lcole7465]

The closure was performed in the office.