1. What is the 90 Global Period?

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

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple date calculation:

Where:

• Surgery Date — The date when the surgical procedure was performed
• End Date — The last day of the 90-day global period

3. Importance of the Global Period

Details: Understanding 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 determine the end date of the 90-day global period.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What services are included in the global period?
A: The global surgical package typically includes preoperative visits, the surgical procedure, and postoperative follow-up care related to recovery.

Q2: Are there different global periods?
A: Yes, procedures may have 0-day, 10-day, or 90-day global periods depending on the complexity and follow-up care required.

Q3: How is the 90-day period calculated?
A: The 90-day period begins the day after the surgery and includes the next 90 calendar days.

Q4: Can services be billed separately during the global period?
A: Only unrelated services or complications requiring additional treatment can typically be billed separately.

Q5: Does the global period apply to all payers?
A: Most payers follow Medicare's global period rules, but some may have different policies.