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MLN907166 - Global Surgery Booklet

This revised product comprises Subregulatory Guidance for payment rules for global surgery. Its content is based on public information at https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/clm104c12.pdf#page=67 and https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/clm104c12.pdf#page=69. CMS policy or operation subject matter experts also reviewed/cleared this product. This product educates health care providers about payment and billing requirements for surgical services. Revisions for this product include the following content updates:
• For critical care visits that are unrelated to the surgical procedure and performed post-operatively, report modifier –FT (page 7).

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: December 15, 2023

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.