Medicare Administrative Contractor issues proposed co-management guidelines

In September 2014, Novitas Solutions, a Medicare Administrative Contractor, issued a Proposed/Draft Local Coverage Determination for Co-management of Surgical Procedures (DL27481). The LCD specifically noted the following:This policy addresses the indications and limitations of the co-management of surgical procedures that have a 10-day or 90-day global care period. It also provides guidelines for proper documentation. Management of the surgical procedures is the primary responsibility of the operating surgeon.

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