1. What is the Global Surgery Period?

The global surgery period is the timeframe during which all necessary services related to a surgical procedure are included in a single payment. It begins on the day of surgery and continues for a specified number of postoperative days.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple date addition formula:

Where:

• Surgery Date — The date when the surgical procedure was performed
• Global Days — The number of postoperative days included in the global period (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 global period.

3. Importance of Global Period Calculation

Details: Accurate calculation of the global period is essential for proper billing and coding of surgical procedures, ensuring compliance with Medicare and insurance regulations.

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 days depending on the procedure).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are typical global period lengths?
A: Common global periods are 0 days (minor procedures), 10 days (many surgical procedures), or 90 days (major surgeries).

Q2: Does the global period include the day of surgery?
A: Yes, the day of surgery is day 0, and the global period includes all specified postoperative days.

Q3: How are weekends and holidays handled?
A: All calendar days are counted in the global period, including weekends and holidays.

Q4: What services are included in the global period?
A: Typically includes all necessary postoperative care related to the surgery, including follow-up visits within the global period.

Q5: Where can I find the global days for a specific procedure?
A: The global days are typically specified in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule or CPT code documentation.