1. What is the 90 Day Global Period?

The 90 Day Global Period refers to the postoperative period during which all related care services are included in the surgical package payment. This period typically covers 90 days following a surgical procedure.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple equation:

Where:

• \( EP \) — End of Period (date)
• \( SD \) — Surgery Date
• \( 90 \) — 90 day global period

Explanation: The calculator adds 90 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 crucial for proper medical billing, determining when separate payments can be made for related services, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the surgery date in the format YYYY-MM-DD. The calculator will automatically compute the end date of the 90-day global period.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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 within the 90-day timeframe.

Q2: Are there different global periods for different procedures?
A: Yes, while many surgical procedures have a 90-day global period, some may have 10-day or 0-day global periods depending on the complexity of the procedure.

Q3: When does the global period start?
A: The global period begins on the day of the surgical procedure and continues for the specified number of days (90 days in this case).

Q4: Can separate payments be made during the global period?
A: Generally, no separate payments are made for related services during the global period, as they are included in the surgical package payment.

Q5: What happens if a patient needs unrelated care during the global period?
A: Unrelated services may be billed separately even during the global period, but they must be clearly documented as unrelated to the original surgical procedure.