Reimbursement: Watch for a Boost in Medicare Pay for 2013

Why This Topic Matters

It helps ASC and outpatient revenue cycle professionals understand which Medicare payment policies changed for 2013 and which procedure-list updates may affect facility planning and reimbursement.

Article Sections

1. CMS final rule increases ASC payment rates

   Overview of the 2013 Medicare final rule and the broad payment update affecting ambulatory surgery centers. Includes comparison with the hospital outpatient department update and mentions industry reaction.

2. Add 25 Procedures to Your Approval List

   Discussion of additional procedures added to the ASC payment list for 2013 and how the rule changed the scope of covered procedures.

3. Knee replacement update

   Brief note on CMS policy involving a knee replacement procedure and its status under the inpatient-only list for 2013.

4. Resource

   Reference to where the final rule can be accessed and the location within the CMS document.