HCPro.com: Ambulatory Surgery Reimbursement Update

Ambulatory Surgery Regulation Update is a weekly e-mail newsletter that offers news and stories about regulatory issues in ambulatory surgery, like certificate of need legislation and physician ownership issues, presented in a "quick-read" format. You'll also receive links to industry reports as available.

August 26, 2008 (Volume 5, Issue 34)

ASCs in the news: HHS announces timeline for transition to ICD-10-CM


Tip: Obtain precertifications as necessary


Topic: Learn the four catheterization codes, part two

Other recently-published articles from Ambulatory Surgery Reimbursement Update:

ASCs in the news: Massachusetts makes it harder to build new ASCs, clinics

Tip: Understand the Medicare coverage changes for hemorrhoid procedures

Topic: Billing rules for devices can be different for each payer

ASCs in the news: CMS releases ASC payment schedules for fourth quarter 2008 and 2009; ASC Association makes CMS rule details accessible

Tip: Say goodbye to Medicare payments for IDETs

Topic: Understand the billing methods for different types of lenses

ASCs in the news: 2009 OPPS/ASC final rule has mixed results for ASCs

Tip: Learn the laparoscopic total hysterectomy procedure codes

Topic: Be a G whiz: Understand when to assign G codes, new codes (part two)

ASCs in the news: New York fines ASCs for overcharging state insurance program

Tip: Manage laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure billing

Topic: Be a G whiz: Understand when to assign G codes (part one)

ASCs in the news: Members of Congress express concerns to CMS about ASC payments

Tip: Handle bariatric surgery coding

Topic: Develop strong billing strategies

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