New Surgery Center Medicare Fee Starts March 25

Ambulatory surgery centers enrolling in the Medicare program for the first time, revalidating their Medicare enrollment or adding a new practice location will have to pay CMS a $505 fee beginning March 25, according a report from the ASC Association in its ASCA Government Affairs Update.

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By: Staff

 

The fee is intended to help cover expenses associated with increased fraud and abuse screening by the government.

 

It is mandated by the healthcare reform law, according to the ASCA.

 

ASCs can pay the fee via the government payment website at www.pay.gov.

 

For more information, ASCs can contact Jonathan Beal of the ASCA at jbeal@ascassociation.org.

 

Learn more about the ASC Association.


Read more from the ASC Association:

 

– Congressional Leaders Lobby for Surgery Center Medicare Payments Equal to Hospital Outpatient Department

 

– ASC Association: Invite Congress to Tour Your Surgery Center Over Easter Recess

 

– ASC Association Applauds MedPAC’s Recognition of Surgery Centers

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

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