E/M Coding Alert - 2007 Issue 1
READER QUESTION ~ Check Fee Schedule for Global-Period Info
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Article Overview
This reader question-and-answer article covers how to locate Medicare global-period information outside CPT and how the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule database presents that information. It is useful for coders, billers, and reimbursement staff who need to understand where global days are published, how the database is organized, and the broad categories of global-period designations discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Knowing where global-period data is maintained helps coding and billing staff verify procedure-related payment rules and avoid relying on the wrong source. The article is relevant for anyone working with Medicare fee schedule data, surgical services, or global-period references.
What You Will Learn
- Where Medicare global-period information is published
- How the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule database identifies global days
- The broad categories of global-period designations discussed in the fee schedule context
- How this information relates to Medicare surgical procedures and unlisted procedures
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Reimbursement specialists
- Charge capture staff
- Physician practice administrators
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