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The 90 Day Global Billing Period is a medical billing concept where all related services provided within 90 days following a surgical procedure are included in a single global payment. This period covers postoperative care and related services.
The calculator uses a simple date calculation:
This calculation determines the last day of the global billing period for surgical procedures.
Details: Accurate calculation of the global billing period is crucial for proper medical billing, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements, and avoiding billing errors that could lead to claim denials or audits.
Tips: Enter the surgery date in the format YYYY-MM-DD or use the date picker. The calculator will automatically compute the end date of the 90-day global billing period.
Q1: What services are included in the global period?
A: The global period typically includes all related postoperative care, follow-up visits, and management of complications directly related to the surgical procedure.
Q2: Are there different global periods for different procedures?
A: Yes, while 90 days is common for many surgical procedures, some may have 10-day or 0-day global periods depending on the complexity and type of surgery.
Q3: What happens if additional services are needed after the global period?
A: Services provided after the global period ends can typically be billed separately as they are no longer included in the global surgical package.
Q4: How are weekends and holidays handled in the calculation?
A: The 90-day period includes all calendar days (weekends and holidays). The calculator accounts for this in the date calculation.
Q5: Can this calculator be used for all surgical procedures?
A: This calculator is specifically designed for procedures with a 90-day global period. Always verify the appropriate global period for each specific procedure code.