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The global post-operative period refers to the time frame following a surgical procedure during which all related care is included in the initial payment. For menopause-related surgeries, this period is particularly important for proper billing and follow-up care.
The calculator uses the simple formula:
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Explanation: The calculation adds the specified number of global days to the surgery date to determine the end of the global post-operative period.
Details: Accurate calculation of the global period is crucial for proper medical billing, determining when additional services can be billed separately, and ensuring appropriate patient follow-up during the recovery period.
Tips: Enter the surgery date in YYYY-MM-DD format and the standard global days for the specific menopause-related procedure. The calculator will determine the end date of the global period.
Q1: What is the typical global period for menopause-related surgeries?
A: The global period varies by procedure but commonly ranges from 0 to 90 days depending on the complexity of the surgery.
Q2: Does the global period include the day of surgery?
A: Yes, the day of surgery is considered day 0, and the global period begins immediately post-op.
Q3: Are all follow-up visits included in the global period?
A: Most routine post-operative care is included, but complications or unrelated services may be billed separately.
Q4: How does this differ for minimally invasive procedures?
A: Minimally invasive procedures often have shorter global periods, sometimes as little as 0 or 10 days.
Q5: Where can I find the standard global days for specific procedures?
A: The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and CPT code books provide this information for each procedure code.