Wiki use of modifier 78 - same group different specialties

[tms1963]

Coding a thoracic surgery, but it is performed in the global period of a surgery performed by a cardiac surgeon in the same group. Does the thoracic surgeon's codes require a 78 modifier?

 

[mhstrauss]

Coding a thoracic surgery, but it is performed in the global period of a surgery performed by a cardiac surgeon in the same group. Does the thoracic surgeon's codes require a 78 modifier?

No. The global surgery modifiers are only needed if both surgeries are performed by the same surgeon/same specialty.

 

[tms1963]

Thanks for the update