Here are three things to know:
1. ASCs that do not comply with the ASC quality reporting program will receive a 2 percent point reduction of the annual payment update.
2. CMS noted that around 95.9 percent of eligible ASCs met the criteria to receive a full payment update of negative 0.3 percent for 2016.
3. ASCs looking to appeal the determination must submit a reconsideration request by March 17.
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