COBGC Reimbursement and Billing 2

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT included in the global obstetric package?

Accepted Answer

Treatment of unrelated medical conditions during pregnancy

Answer

The global OB package covers routine antepartum, delivery, and postpartum care, but treatment of conditions unrelated to the pregnancy is billed separately.

Question 2

Which CPT code represents the global obstetric care package for a planned cesarean delivery, including antepartum and postpartum care?

Accepted Answer

59510

Answer

CPT 59510 covers routine obstetric care including antepartum care, cesarean delivery, and postpartum care as a global package.

Question 3

When an obstetrician performs a significantly more complex procedure due to unexpected intraoperative complications, which modifier is appended to the procedure code?

Accepted Answer

-22

Answer

Modifier -22 (increased procedural services) is used when the work required is substantially greater than typically required and must be supported by documentation.

Question 4

When a physician provides antepartum care only (4-6 visits) because another provider will perform the delivery, which CPT code is used?

Accepted Answer

59425

Answer

CPT 59425 reports antepartum care only when the provider sees the patient for 4 to 6 visits but does not perform the delivery.

Question 5

What is the global period assigned to most major gynecologic surgeries, such as an abdominal hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

Most major surgical procedures carry a 90-day global period during which routine pre- and postoperative care is bundled into the procedure reimbursement.

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COBGC Reimbursement and Billing 2