BC Advantage - 2020 Issue 3
Global Surgical Period
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Article Overview
This article reviews the concept of the global surgical period, including how the global surgical package works and how postoperative services are grouped around a procedure. It is aimed at readers who want a plain-language overview of surgical billing concepts, postoperative time periods, and the kinds of follow-up services commonly considered part of the surgical package.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the global surgical period is important for identifying when postoperative care is bundled with a procedure and when separate billing is not appropriate. The topic is especially relevant for providers, coders, billing staff, and patients who want to understand how surgical follow-up care is handled.
What You Will Learn
- What the global surgical period is
- How postoperative time periods are described in surgical billing
- Which categories of follow-up services are generally included in the surgical package
- Why some postoperative encounters may not be separately payable
- How bundled surgical care affects patient billing
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare providers
- Patients interested in medical billing
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