Get A Handle on Global Periods When Considering Modifier 57

Why This Topic Matters

Global period rules affect how surgical and evaluation-and-management services are reported around the time of a procedure. Understanding the CMS framework helps coding professionals recognize when global surgery concepts are relevant and where to look for official guidance.

Article Sections

1. CMS Global Surgery Booklet Overview

   Introduces the CMS guidance source used as the basis for the discussion. It frames the article around global surgery concepts and the broader Medicare context.

2. 10-Day Global Surgery Packages

   Covers the CMS category for shorter global periods and summarizes the general structure of that package. An example is used to illustrate the type of procedure discussed in this category.

3. 90-Day Global Surgery Packages

   Covers the CMS category for longer global periods and summarizes the general structure of that package. The section includes an example involving evaluation-and-management and a surgical procedure in the emergency department setting.

4. Reminder on Major and Minor Surgery Categories

   Provides a brief recap of how CMS groups procedures by global period length. The section reinforces the article’s focus on the relationship between global period categories and surgery types.