1. What is the 90-Day Global Period?

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

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple date calculation:

Where:

• \( Surgery\ Date \) — The date when the surgical procedure was performed
• \( 90\ days \) — Standard global period duration for many surgical procedures

3. Importance of Global Period Calculation

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

4. Using the Calculator

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

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What services are included in the global period?
A: Typically includes all related postoperative care including follow-up visits, wound care, and management of complications.

Q2: Are all surgeries subject to a 90-day global period?
A: No, global periods vary by procedure - some have 0-day, 10-day, or 90-day periods. Check specific procedure codes.

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

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

Q5: Can the global period be extended for complications?
A: No, the global period is fixed based on the original procedure date regardless of complications.