What does the status indicator of 090 represent?

The status indicator of 090 typically signifies that the listed procedures are considered major procedures performed as part of a comprehensive global package. This means that the payment for these procedures includes the services typically associated with preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, extending the coverage over a specified period around the surgery. Understanding this is crucial for medical auditors and coding professionals, as it influences how services are billed and reimbursed. The comprehensive global package incorporates not just the procedure itself, but also the follow-up care, thereby creating a bundled payment scenario that simplifies billing and reflects the overall care process associated with major surgical interventions.