Post Operative Period Calculation:
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The 67210 Post Operative Period refers to the 90-day global period following a retinal procedure (CPT code 67210) during which all related postoperative care is included in the original procedure payment.
The calculator uses a simple date calculation:
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Explanation: The calculator adds exactly 90 days to the surgery date to determine when the postoperative period ends.
Details: Accurate calculation of the postoperative period is crucial for proper billing and to determine when separate evaluation and management services can be billed.
Tips: Enter the exact surgery date in YYYY-MM-DD format. The calculator will compute the date exactly 90 days later.
Q1: What is included in the 67210 global period?
A: The global period includes all related postoperative care for 90 days following the procedure.
Q2: Can I bill separately during the global period?
A: Only for unrelated problems or complications. Routine postoperative care is included in the procedure payment.
Q3: Does the 90-day period include weekends and holidays?
A: Yes, the 90-day period is calendar days, not just business days.
Q4: What if the patient needs additional procedures during the global period?
A: Additional procedures may be billable with modifier -58 if staged or planned prospectively.
Q5: How does this differ from other CPT codes' global periods?
A: Global periods vary by procedure - some are 0, 10, or 90 days. Always verify the specific code's requirements.