Global Days Calculator

The Global Days Calculator is a useful tool for medical coders and billers to determine the appropriate number of global days for a specific medical procedure. Global days refer to the period of time during which all necessary services related to a procedure, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, are included in the payment for that procedure. This article will guide you through the steps of using the Global Days Calculator.

1. To access the Global Days Calculator, first click on the Coding Tools tab on the AAPC website. Then, select Global Days Calculator from the list of tools.

2. Once you have opened the Global Days Calculator, you will need to choose the Date of Service for the procedure you are coding. This is the date on which the procedure was performed.

3. Next, enter the CPT or HCPCS codes for the procedure. These codes are used to identify the specific medical service or procedure that was performed.

4. After entering the necessary information, click on the Search button. The Global Days Calculator will then display the appropriate number of global days for the procedure.

5. If you would like to save or print the results, you can do so by clicking on the Download button. This will allow you to access the information at a later time or share it with others.

The Global Days Calculator is available with Pro Fee, and Complete Coder subscriptions. These subscriptions provide access to a variety of coding tools and resources to assist with accurate and efficient medical coding.