Post Op Surgery Global Calculator By Code

Global Period Calculation:

\[ Global\ End = Surgery\ Date + Global\ Days \]

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1. What is the Global Period?

The global period is the number of days after a surgical procedure during which all related care is included in the surgical payment. It includes the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

\[ Global\ End = Surgery\ Date + Global\ Days \]

Where:

\( Surgery\ Date \) — The date the procedure was performed
\( Global\ Days \) — The standard global period length for that procedure code

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

3. Importance of Global Period Calculation

Details: Correctly calculating the global period is essential for proper billing and coding. Services provided during the global period that are related to the surgery should not be billed separately.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the surgery date and the number of global days for the specific procedure code. The calculator will determine the last day of the global period.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are typical global periods?
A: Global periods are typically 0, 10, or 90 days depending on the procedure. Minor procedures often have 10-day global periods, while major surgeries usually have 90-day periods.

Q2: How do I find the global days for a procedure?
A: The global period length is determined by the CPT code. You can find this information in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule or coding references.

Q3: Does the global period include the day of surgery?
A: Yes, the day of surgery is day 0, and the global period begins the day after (day 1).

Q4: What services are included in the global period?
A: The global period includes all necessary services related to the surgery, including postoperative visits, treatment of complications, and follow-up care.

Q5: Are there exceptions to global period rules?
A: Yes, certain services like unrelated evaluations or treatment of unrelated conditions may be billed separately during the global period with appropriate modifiers.