1. What is the 90-Day Surgical Global Period?

The 90-day surgical global period refers to the timeframe following a surgical procedure during which all related postoperative care is included in the initial payment for the surgery. This period is important for medical billing and coding purposes.

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 Calculating the Global Period

Details: Accurate calculation of the global period is crucial for proper medical billing, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements and avoiding improper billing for services that should be included in the global surgical package.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter the surgery date and the calculator will determine the end date of the 90-day global period. The calculation includes the day of surgery as day 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What services are included in the global period?
A: Typically includes all necessary postoperative care, follow-up visits, and management of complications related to the surgery during the 90-day period.

Q2: Are there different global periods for different procedures?
A: Yes, some procedures have 0-day or 10-day global periods. Always verify the specific global period for each procedure.

Q3: How are weekends and holidays handled?
A: The 90-day period includes all calendar days, including weekends and holidays.

Q4: What if the patient needs unrelated care during the global period?
A: Services for unrelated conditions may be billed separately with appropriate documentation and modifiers.

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