New quality reporting requirements for ambulatory surgery centers took effect Jan. 1, 2013, requiring ASCs to place quality data G-codes on Medicare claims where Medicare is the primary or secondary payor, according to an ASCA report.
Prior to Jan. 1, ASCs only needed to use G-codes on claims where Medicare was the primary payor.
Click here for ASCA's free Quality Reporting Toolkit.
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Prior to Jan. 1, ASCs only needed to use G-codes on claims where Medicare was the primary payor.
Click here for ASCA's free Quality Reporting Toolkit.
Related Articles on Quality in ASCs:
Patient Safety Tool: Patient/Family Discharge Planning Checklist
Patient Navigation Can Help Hospitals Reach Quality, Cost Goals
6-Step Roadmap to Reduce Disparities in Healthcare From RWJF
