AMA CPT® Assistant - 2017 Issue 7 (July)
Required Data Reporting for Surgical Postoperative Global Care Begins July 1, 2017 (July 2017)
July 2017 page 9 Required Data Reporting for Surgical Postoperative Global Care Begins July 1, 2017 On July 1, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will start collecting data to assist in addressing valuation concerns for 10- and 90-day global surgical procedures as required by Section 1848(c)(8)(B) of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) and specified in the calendar year (CY) 2017 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule. This provision prohibited the institution of a transition of 10- and 90-day global codes to 0-day global codes; instead requiring CMS to collect data on the number...
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Article Overview
This article explains the CMS requirement to begin collecting postoperative visit data for certain surgical global periods starting July 1, 2017. It is relevant to physicians, non-physician practitioners, group practices, and coding/billing staff who support Medicare reporting for global surgical services. The article covers the general reporting framework, who is affected, the types of postoperative services being tracked, and where to find CMS and professional society resources for additional detail.
Why This Topic Matters
The reporting change affects how selected postoperative encounters are documented and tracked for specified Medicare surgical services. Understanding the scope of the requirement helps practices prepare systems and workflows for compliant reporting and data collection.
Article Sections
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July 2017 page 9
Publication context and page reference for the article.
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Required Data Reporting for Surgical Postoperative Global Care Begins July 1, 2017
An overview of the CMS reporting initiative and the policy context behind the data collection effort. The section summarizes the general purpose of the requirement and the timing of implementation.
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What Is Required
A discussion of the reporting framework for postoperative encounters during the global period. The section addresses the kinds of services and settings included at a high level.
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Who Does This Apply To
A summary of the practitioners, practice settings, and geographic areas associated with the reporting requirement. The section also notes the practical preparation period and related implementation context.
What You Will Learn
- The CMS reporting initiative for postoperative visits during surgical global periods
- Which general practitioner groups and practice locations are affected
- What broad categories of postoperative services are part of the reporting process
- Where the article points readers for additional CMS and professional society guidance
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Non-physician practitioners
- Group practice administrators
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Compliance staff
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