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Global Period in Medical Billing

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Global Period in Medical Billing

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  1. WHAT IS THE GLOBAL PERIOD IN MEDICAL BILLING? TYPES, CPT CODES, & MODIFIERS Created By : I-Med CLaims LLC

  2. WHAT IS THE GLOBAL PERIOD? • A global period is a set time frame in which all routine care related to a surgery is bundled into one payment. • Includes: • ✅ Pre-operative care • ✅ The surgery itself • ✅ Post-operative care • No separate billing for included services during this period.

  3. TYPES OF GLOBAL PERIODS

  4. INCLUDED VS NOT INCLUDED ✅ Included in Global Period: • Wound care • Post-op visits • Pain management ❌ Not Included (billable separately): • Emergency/unrelated services • Return to OR • New conditions

  5. IMPORTANT MODIFIERS

  6. WHY IT MATTERS • Avoid denials and billing errors • Ensure accurate reimbursement • Promote better patient understanding • Enhance practice compliance & workflow • 💡 Tip: Always verify the global days via CMS Physician Fee Schedule. Liceria & Co.

  7. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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