56 urology procedures added to ASC list

Why This Topic Matters

The update affects which urology procedures may be billed in the ASC setting and how they are grouped for Medicare facility payment purposes. Practices that perform outpatient urology services need this information to monitor reimbursement and site-of-service policy changes.

Article Sections

1. Medicare ASC list update and stakeholder comments

   Overview of the ASC list change, its effective date, and comments from the American Urology Association and CMS-related correspondence. The section also discusses general concerns about payment categories and site-of-service policy.

2. Medicare ASC payment rates for 56 added urology procedures

   Table of urology procedures grouped by Medicare ASC payment category and associated facility rates. The section presents the set of added procedures and their payment groupings.