decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 1 (January)
Your 2008 ASC checklist
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Article Overview
This article is a practical checklist for ambulatory surgical center staff preparing for 2008 payment and coding changes. It summarizes broad areas to review, including ASC payment indicators, new and revised modifier usage, covered ancillary services, packaged services, and the CMS reference tables used to identify 2008 ASC-approved HCPCS codes and payment rates. The piece is aimed at coding, billing, and clinical staff who support ASC reimbursement workflows.
Why This Topic Matters
ASC billing changes can affect what is separately payable, what is packaged, and which modifiers must be monitored in facility workflows. This article helps readers understand the main categories of 2008 ASC guidance they need to review before applying the premium coding details.
Article Sections
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2008 ASC change checklist
A practical to-do list for staff preparing for ASC coding and billing changes in 2008. The section focuses on operational review areas and workflow readiness.
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New ASC payment indicators and CMS reference tables
An overview of the payment indicator categories discussed for 2008 and the CMS tables used to review ASC payment status information. It also points readers to the related HCPCS and payment-rate resources.
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Modifiers used in the ASC setting
A review of ASC-specific modifier topics addressed in the article, including updated modifier use and payer follow-up considerations. The section identifies the modifiers discussed without giving selection rules.
What You Will Learn
- What areas ASC staff should review when preparing for 2008 changes
- How ASC payment indicator categories are organized at a high level
- Which CMS reference tables are associated with the 2008 ASC update
- What modifier topics are discussed for the ASC setting
- Which general workflow items may need staff attention in an ASC billing environment
Who Should Read This
- Ambulatory surgical center staff
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle teams
- Clinical staff supporting ASC documentation
Modifiers Discussed
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