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Suture removal billing

Discussion in 'Foot Surgery' started by KarenC, Aug 24, 2012.

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  1. KarenC

    KarenC Welcome New Poster


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    Can we bill for a suture removal on a patient that had surgery or is that included in the "global fee" ? If a medical assistant takes out the sutures, can we bill for that?
     
  2. Tuckersm

    Tuckersm Well-Known Member

    Depends on the country and the insurer.....
     
  3. Lab Guy

    Lab Guy Well-Known Member

    if you were a patient, would you think it was appropriate to bill for suture removal?

    Steven
     
  4. W J Liggins

    W J Liggins Well-Known Member

    The majority of private medical insurance companies in the UK consider this part of the treatment, although paradoxically, they do pay if a nurse is instructed to remove sutures. They then pay a small fee for a review or follow up appointment.

    Hope this helps
     
  5. drsarbes

    drsarbes Well-Known Member

    if you're in the US, no.
    Nice try though.
    Steve
     
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