Billing Additional Pre-op Visit

Question:

Since we have to bring the patients back in for COVID testing and H&P for Joint Commission, can we bill for this visit even though it’s another pre-op visit?

Answer:

Yes, since the original surgery was canceled and is now under consideration for rescheduling due to the pandemic and needs to be seen for a COVID swab prior to surgery, which is an indication for charging a new visit (as a health status change)

*This response is based on the best information available as of 05/019/22.