October 2021 Update of the Ambulatory Surgical Center [ASC] Payment System
This recurring update notification provides changes to and billing instructions for various payment policies implemented in the October 2021 ASC payment system update. As appropriate, this notification also includes updates to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
Final
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 17, 2021
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