title: Coding issues: global periods may look simple, but don't be fooled!
abstract: Coding for surgical procedures is often difficult. The problems are compounded when evaluation and management services are also included as part of the treatment. This article defines global periods and modifiers that may be used when subsequent procedures are required; in addition, evaluation and management services and illustrative scenarios are provided.
authors.affiliation: Cash Flow Solutions, Inc., 1255 Route 70, Suite 21N, Lakewood, NJ, USA.
authors.forename: Barbara J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Cobuzzi
authors.forename: Henry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sporn
mesh_terms: D005245:Fee Schedules; D005251:Fees, Medical; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D007344:Insurance Claim Reporting / Q000592:standards*; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D006278:Medicare; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000145:classification* / Q000191:economics