Global Period in Medical Billing
The global period is the time frame after a procedure during which related services, such as follow-up visits, are included in the procedure’s payment and cannot be billed separately.
Global Period in Medical Billing Explained
In medical billing, services provided during the global period are considered part of the original procedure and are not eligible for additional reimbursement. The length of the global period varies depending on the procedure and can range from 0 to 90 days.
For example, follow-up visits after surgery may be included in the global period, so the surgeon cannot bill separately for these visits during that time.
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