CMS adds two ASC codes for ophthalmologists, 14 deletes

Article Overview

This article explains a CMS proposal affecting the ambulatory surgery center procedure list and how it could change which ophthalmology-related services are payable in that setting. It is relevant to ophthalmologists, ASC staff, coders, and revenue cycle professionals who track Medicare coverage and facility-based procedure eligibility. The article discusses proposed additions and deletions, the CMS Federal Register proposal, and the practical implications of list changes for claim processing and site-of-service planning.