Practice Management:
Master X-Y-Zs of Global Period Indicators to Maximize E/M Pay
Published on Fri Apr 12, 2013
Make sure to count pre-op day, too. Procedures that your general surgeon performs can range from 0 to 90 days for the “global period.” That’s how long you’ll have to wait before you can charge separately for E/M services related to the procedure. To unlock the mystery of the global period, you’ll need to understand seven classifications that Medicare uses [...]
