suture removal

If a patient comes in for suture removal for just a simple laceration or biopsy with no "global" period. Can the doctors charge and ov and a copay? Thanks

re: suture removal

Who placed the sutures? If the sutures are being removed by the same provider then you cannot bill for it. If the sutures are being removed by a different provider then they should bill an office visit.

re: suture removal

If your office placed the sutures, and there is no global period, then yes, you can charge an o.v. and collect the copay.