1. What is Global Post Op Period?

The Global Post Op Period refers to the standard number of days following a surgical procedure during which all related postoperative care is included in the global surgical package. This period varies depending on the type of procedure performed.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( Surgery\ Date \) — The date when the surgical procedure was performed
• \( Global\ Days \) — The standard postoperative period for the specific procedure (typically 0, 10, or 90 days)

Explanation: The calculator adds the specified number of global days to the surgery date to determine the end of the postoperative period.

3. Importance of Calculating Post Op Period

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

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the surgery date in YYYY-MM-DD format and the number of global days (typically 0, 10, or 90 depending on the procedure). The calculator will determine the end date of the global post op period.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are common global periods?
A: Common global periods are 0 days (minor procedures), 10 days (many surgical procedures), and 90 days (major procedures).

Q2: What services are included in the global period?
A: The global period typically includes all necessary postoperative services including follow-up visits, dressing changes, and minor postoperative complications.

Q3: How are global periods determined?
A: Global periods are determined by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and are specific to each CPT code.

Q4: What if a patient needs unrelated care during the global period?
A: Services for unrelated conditions may be billed separately with appropriate modifiers (e.g., modifier -24).

Q5: Do all payers follow the same global periods?
A: While most payers follow CMS guidelines, some commercial payers may have different global periods for certain procedures.