ASC Medicare Reimbursement: CMS Makes OAS CAHPS Mandatory for 2018

Article Overview

This article is a practical overview of Medicare quality-reporting requirements for ambulatory surgery centers, with emphasis on the ASCQR program, reporting timelines, and the introduction of mandatory OAS CAHPS survey participation beginning in 2018. It is aimed at ASC administrators, coders, and billing or compliance staff who need to understand the general reporting process, vendor involvement, and where CMS quality data are submitted. The piece also points readers to CMS and QualityNet resources for managing reporting responsibilities and reimbursement impact.