1. What is the Global End Date?

The Global End Date is calculated as 10 days after the surgery date. This represents the end of the post-operative global period for many surgical procedures.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple date addition:

Where:

• Surgery Date — The date when the surgical procedure was performed
• 10 days — Standard post-operative global period for many procedures

3. Importance of Global Period Calculation

Details: Accurate calculation of the global period is crucial for proper billing and coding of post-operative care. Services provided during this period are typically included in the surgical package.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the surgery date in YYYY-MM-DD format or use the date picker. The calculator will automatically add 10 days to determine the global end date.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are all surgical procedures 10-day global?
A: No, global periods vary by procedure (0, 10, or 90 days). This calculator is specifically for 10-day global procedures.

Q2: Does the day of surgery count as day 0 or day 1?
A: The day of surgery is day 0. The 10-day period begins the day after surgery.

Q3: How are weekends and holidays handled?
A: The 10-day period includes all calendar days (weekends and holidays).

Q4: What services are included in the global period?
A: Typically includes all necessary post-op visits, dressing changes, and minor postoperative complications management.

Q5: Are there exceptions to the global period rules?
A: Yes, certain services like treatment of unrelated conditions may be separately billable during the global period.