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Reminder to Accurately Report Postoperative Visits 

  • Feb 23, 2026

Last week, CMS reminded practitioners that they are required to report postoperative evaluation and management visits provided to Medicare patients if the practitioner practices in a group of 10 or more practitioners in any of these states: Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, and Rhode Island. CMS also stated those who do not meet these criteria are still encouraged to report these post-operative visits. CMS provides guidance on how to report postoperative visits in its Global Surgery Booklet