1. What is the 90-Day Global Period?

The 90-day global period is a postoperative period during which all related care is included in the surgical payment. It begins the day of the surgery and extends 90 days after the procedure.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple formula:

Where:

• \( \text{Surgery Date} \) — The date when the surgical procedure was performed
• \( \text{End Date} \) — The last day of the 90-day global period

3. Importance of Global Period Calculation

Details: Accurate calculation of the global period is crucial for proper billing and coding of postoperative services. Services related to the surgery during this period are generally not separately billable.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the surgery date in the format YYYY-MM-DD or use the date picker. The calculator will automatically compute the end date of the 90-day global period.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What procedures have a 90-day global period?
A: Major surgical procedures typically have a 90-day global period, while minor procedures may have a 10-day or 0-day global period.

Q2: Are all services during the global period included?
A: No, only services related to the surgery are included. Unrelated services may be billed separately.

Q3: Does the global period include the day of surgery?
A: Yes, the global period includes the day of surgery plus the following 90 calendar days.

Q4: How are weekends and holidays handled?
A: The global period includes all calendar days, including weekends and holidays.

Q5: What if multiple procedures are performed?
A: When multiple procedures with global periods are performed, special rules apply for determining the global period.