What does a global surgery status indicator of 000 signify?

A global surgery status indicator of 000 signifies that minor procedures are considered reimbursable on the same day and do not include any evaluation and management (E/M) services. This means that when a procedure is performed that fits this status indicator, the payment covers the procedure itself without additional payment for any related office visits or evaluations on the same day.

This indicator is specifically designed for minor surgical procedures that typically involve a short recovery time and a limited postoperative care requirement. Since these procedures are generally straightforward, the reimbursement policy allows for the service to be compensated in full without complicating factors like follow-up care or E/M services, which are usually tied to more extensive treatments or major surgical procedures.

Understanding this global surgery status indicator is important for auditing practices as it helps ensure that billing is done accurately, maximizing compliance and reimbursement potential for procedures performed by healthcare providers.