decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2007 Issue 8 (August)
CMS releases ASC final rule
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Article Overview
This article summarizes a CMS final rule affecting ambulatory surgical center billing and payment policy for 2008. It covers the broad shift in how ASC-covered procedures are organized and paid, along with related policy changes relevant to Medicare-participating facilities and coders following ASC reimbursement updates.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps ASC billing and coding staff understand a major CMS payment update that may affect how procedures are evaluated for coverage and reimbursement in the ASC setting.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the 2008 ASC final rule
- How CMS is changing ASC payment structure
- What general categories of services are affected in the ASC setting
- Where to locate the CMS display copy and publication timing
Who Should Read This
- ASC billing staff
- Medical coders
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Healthcare compliance staff
- Medicare reimbursement analysts
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