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Should modifier 24 be used to report a diagnostic test in the global surgery period?

April 26, 2017diagnostic global modifier period report surgery Test Used

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Should modifier 24 be used to report a diagnostic test in the global surgery period?

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A. Not for Medicare and not for other payers unless you are specifically instructed to do so. Diagnostic tests, including diagnostic radiological procedures, are not included in the global surgery package. For example, modifier 24 would not be used with A-scan biometry in the global period.