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can a doctor bill a pre op visit prior to surgery for gastric by pass procedures if patient has previously been evaluated?
 
Is this the same doctor who will be performing surgery? Has the decision to operate already been made?
 
What services are included in the global surgery payment?

The following services are included in the global surgery payment when furnished by the physician who furnishes the surgery:

• Pre-operative visits after the decision is made to operate. For major procedures, this includes pre-operative visits the day before the day of surgery. For minor procedures, this includes pre-operative visits the day of surgery;

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http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Edu...oducts/downloads/GloballSurgery-ICN907166.pdf
 
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