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Contractor Instructions to Modify the Ambulatory Surgical Center Fee Schedule (ASC FS) Layout and ASC DRUG Record Layout

The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to provide contractor instructions for revising system logic related to the “Payment Cap Field” within the ASC FS and ASC Drug Record Layouts.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: April 10, 2026

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