ASCs had lower patient risk scores for all procedures.
1. Cataract procedure with IOL insert
ASC: 1.19
HOPD: 1.24
2. Lower GI endoscopy
ASC: 1.08
HOPD: 1.22
3. Level III nerve injections
ASC: 1.33
HOPD: 1.34
4. Level I upper GI procedures
ASC: 1.36
HOPD: 1.54
5. Laser eye procedures
ASC: 1.28
HOPD: 1.33
6. Level I nerve injections
ASC: 1.35
HOPD: 1.37
7. Colorectal cancer screening: Colonoscopy
ASC: 0.90
HOPD: 1.00
8. Level III nerve injections
ASC: 1.38
HOPD: 1.37
9. Level I arthroscopy
ASC: 0.89
HOPD: 1.00
10. Level III repair and plastic eye procedures
ASC: 1.30
HOPD: 1.37
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