2019 Reimbursement changes ‘good news’ for ASCs

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — There is “nothing but good news” for ambulatory surgery centers with regard to Medicare payments, Kevin J. Corcoran, COE, CPC, CPMA, FNAO, said at Hawaiian Eye 2019, where he delivered his yearly update. Corcoran received Sunday’s Speaker of the Day award.
“If you’re an operator of an ASC or an owner of an ASC, you’re a pretty happy camper this year,” he said.
Except for the 1% of ASCs that did not meet quality reporting requirements set by CMS, reimbursement changed by 2.1% in a positive direction.
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