New ASP drug price update shows unusual 14% overall jump

Why This Topic Matters

ASP updates affect reimbursement and charge capture for drugs paid under Medicare Part B. Readers monitoring drug pricing trends, provider margins, and code-level updates may want to compare the changes summarized here with their own billing or contracting data.

Article Sections

1. Benchmark of the week

   A short market-focused overview of the latest CMS average sales price update and its significance for drug pricing trends.

2. Drug pricing changes in the ASP update

   A summary of overall movement in the pricing file, including the mix of items that increased, decreased, or were newly listed, along with selected drug items highlighted in the article.

3. Code and payment limit table

   A tabular listing of selected drug entries from the CMS ASP file with payment limit comparisons across years.