### Question
How is the term major surgical procedures defined?


### Answer
The term **major surgical procedures** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395l* as the following:

> physicians' services which are surgical procedures for which a 10-day or 90-day global period is used for payment under the fee schedule under section 1395w–4(b) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395l*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

