The Global Period Is the Number of Days Associated with the Surgical

question 85

Multiple Choice

The global period is the number of days associated with the surgical package (or global surgery) and is designated by the payer as __________.

• A) a specific number of days for each surgery
• B) including the management of any complications
• C) requiring a repeat surgery, if indicated
• D) treating the patient until (s)he is healed

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