decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2011 Issue 4 (April)
Say goodbye to extra NTIOL pay for ASCs
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Article Overview
This article covers a Medicare payment update affecting ambulatory surgery centers and the end of a temporary HCPCS code tied to new-technology intraocular lens reimbursement. It is relevant to ASC billing staff, ophthalmology practices, and coding professionals who track Medicare fee schedule and transmittal changes. The article summarizes the policy change, its timing, and the official CMS sources referenced.
Why This Topic Matters
It highlights a Medicare administrative change that affects ASC reimbursement workflows and helps coding and billing teams avoid using a discontinued HCPCS code.
What You Will Learn
- What Medicare change is being announced
- Which billing environment is affected
- What official CMS sources are cited
- How the update relates to ASC reimbursement timing
Who Should Read This
- ASC billing staff
- Medical coders
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Ophthalmology practices
- Healthcare administrators
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