Highlights of the update include six new HCPCS codes added to the ASC list of covered surgical procedures and nine new HCPCS codes (drugs and biologicals) added to the ASC list of covered ancillary services, all taking effect July 1.
The update also includes updated payment rates for dozens of HCPCS codes.
View Change Request 7445 which describes changes to and billing instructions for payment policies implemented in the July 2011 ASC payment system update (pdf).
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