decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2005 Issue 12 (December)
ASC codes to change Jan. 1
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Article Overview
This article explains upcoming Medicare ASC list changes tied to the annual CPT update and CMS transmittal guidance. It is useful for ASC administrators, coders, billers, and reimbursement staff who need to track which services are being added or deleted for the new year and understand the related facility-payment context at a high level.
Why This Topic Matters
ASC eligibility changes can affect scheduling, billing workflows, and facility reimbursement planning for the coming year. Keeping track of the CMS update helps organizations avoid billing services that are no longer on the list and recognize newly included procedures.
Article Sections
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Codes being added effective Jan. 1
Lists the newly added ASC services for the upcoming year and presents the associated facility-payment information. The section is organized as a code-and-payment update tied to the annual CMS/AMA schedule.
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Codes to be deleted effective Jan. 1
Lists the ASC services scheduled for removal effective the same date and presents the associated facility-payment information. The section provides a removal-oriented counterpart to the additions list.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare ASC list updates are presented for the new year
- Which broad categories of procedures are affected by the update
- How CMS and the CPT annual update process are connected in this article
- What kinds of payment-related information accompany ASC list changes
Who Should Read This
- Ambulatory surgery center staff
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Revenue cycle personnel
- ASC administrators
Codes Discussed
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