1. What is the Surgery Global Period?

The global period is the time frame during which all necessary postoperative care is included in the payment for the surgical procedure. It typically includes the day of surgery plus a specific number of days following the procedure.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• Surgery Date — The date when the procedure was performed
• Global Days — The number of postoperative days included in the global period (typically 0, 10, or 90 days)

3. Importance of Global Period Calculation

Details: Accurate calculation of the global period is essential for proper billing and coding of postoperative services. Services provided during the global period are generally not separately billable.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the surgery date and the number of global days (typically 0, 10, or 90 depending on the procedure). The calculator will determine the last day of the global period.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Q2: Does the global period include the day of surgery?
A: Yes, the global period includes the day of surgery plus the specified number of postoperative days.

Q3: What services are included in the global period?
A: Typically includes all necessary postoperative care including follow-up visits, dressing changes, and minor postoperative complications.

Q4: Are there exceptions to global period rules?
A: Yes, some services like treatment of unrelated conditions or major complications may be separately billable.

Q5: Where can I find the global period for a specific CPT code?
A: The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule or CPT code books list the global days for each procedure.