Here are the 10 most common procedures performed at HOPDs versus ASCs based on data from Definitive Healthcare’s HospitalView and SurgeryCenterView:
Most common HOPD procedures:
1. Debridement of subcutaneous tissue, less than 20sq cm
2. Aspiration from or injection into a major joint (shoulder, hip, knee)
3. Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet)
4. Cataract surgery with intraocular lens implant, 1 stage (CPT 66984)
5. Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk, and extremities; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
6. Simple repair of superficial wounds on face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or smaller
7. Total knee arthroplasty
8. Cataract surgery with intraocular lens implant, 1 stage (CPT 64447)
9. Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
10. Drainage of skin abscess
Most common ASC procedures:
1. Cataract surgery with intraocular lens implant, 1 stage (CPT 66984)
2. Injection of transforaminal epidural into lumbar/sacral spine
3. Paravertebral injection to facet joint, lumbar/sacral spine, 1 level
4. YAG Laser Capsulotomy; after cataract laser surgery
5. Anchor/screw for opposing bone-to-bone or soft tissue-to-bone (implantable)
6. Injection(s) of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) into lumbar/sacral spine (i.e. anesthetic, opioid, steroid)
7. Paravertebral injection to facet joint, lumbar/sacral spine, 2 level
8. Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerves
9. Create eardrum opening
10. Posterior chamber intraocular lens
