Ambulatory surgical center articles

This page contains a list of current payment indicators (PI) for procedures provided in an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) as well as a link to the addenda on CMS.gov for previous years.

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Medicare approved the groundbreaking new cell-based gene therapy drug, Encelto, for use in the ambulatory surgical center setting, effective for claims with dates of service on or after October 1,…

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).

Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) need to know their CBSA code in order to determine the correct fees.

Each year CMS updates the list of payment indicators for procedures provided in an ASC. Here is the list for 2022.

Each year CMS updates the list of payment indicators for procedures provided in an ASC. Here is the list for 2023.

Each year CMS updates the list of payment indicators for procedures provided in an ASC. Here is the list for 2024.

Pass-through status is determined for newly FDA-approved drug and device products on an individual basis. Review this article for more details on pass-through devices in an ambulatory surgical center…

Here are additional educational resources identified specifically for ASC services.