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Wiki Post OP Wound Management

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Can I use modifier 24 for post op wound mgmt?? I always thought that if it was not a routine follow up (during global period) care, modifier 24 could be used.:confused:
 
I would say no - unrelated means appendicitis in the p-o period of a hernia repair, or breast mass in the p-o of a lap chole. I don't consider wound care to be unrelated to the surgery, even if it isn't routine or usual.
 
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So if a pt gets a post operative wound infection from a hernia repair and is admitted to
the hospital during the post op global period then I cannot bill the admission, correct?
But if pt returns to the OR for Removal of goretex mesh and incisional hernia again
is done and a different prosthesis placed then those procedures are billable with the
appropriate modifier? TIA, for any help
Deborah, CPC
 
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