Twenty-five most common procedures performed at ASCs:
1. Extracapsular cataract removal with intraocular lens prosthesis; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
2. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; biopsy; single or multiple
3. Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
4. Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
5. Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed
6. Anesthesia for lens surgery
7. Anesthesia for colonoscopy
8. Anesthesia and/or steroid via epidural, single level
9. IV antibiotic surgical site infection prophylaxis
10. Anesthesia for lower intestinal endoscopy
11. Injection of diagnostic/therapeutic agent into paravertebral nerves
12. Anchor/screw for bone/tissue implants
13. Anesthesia for upper GI endoscopy
14. Post-cataract laser surgery
15. Echo guide for biopsy
16. Injection of diagnostic/therapeutic agent into lumbar/sacral region
17. Injection of diagnostic/therapeutic agent into paravertebral nerves, with fluoroscopy or CT scan
18. Anesthesia for upper/lower GI endoscopy
19. Colon cancer screening, colonoscopy for non-high-risk patient
20. Posterior chamber intraocular lens
21. Tympanostomy under general anesthesia
22. Destruction of lower back joint nerve tissue
23. Computerized imaging of the retina
24. Colorectal screening for high-risk patient
25. Eye exam for established patient
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