Beginning in 2008, CMS adjusts ASC rates for geographic differences in wages using the geographic locality definitions initially established in 2003 by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Effective January 1, CMS has removed the MDPP bridge payment (HCPCS code G9890) from the 2025 fee schedule and updated the payment rates. Claims will be denied for HCPCS code G9890 for dates of…