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Learn More Enhancing the Patient Experience ASCA members work at the forefront of the healthcare community to advance the safety, quality and cost-effectiveness of outpatient surgery. We know our community is making a difference and that’s why we provide the resources, education and advocacy to support this mission. No need to visit a hospital Medicare-certified quality Efficient procedure scheduling and performance Drastically reduced patient copays Learn More Patients Pay Less in Surgery Centers ASCs see reimbursement rates per procedure that are roughly half that of hospital outpatient departments (HOPD). This lower cost is passed on to the patient in the form of lower coinsurance. Carpal Tunnel Surgery 45380HOPD $ ASC $ Cataract Removal 66984HOPD $ ASC $ Rotator Cuff Repair 29827HOPD $ ASC $ Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2024 Procedure Price Lookup Comparison File , Carpal Tunnel Surgery (CPT® 64721), Cataract Removal (CPT® 66984), Rotator Cuff Repair (CPT® 29827) Surgery Centers by the Numbers Bibendum elit magnis scelerisque semper quam aliquet interdum. At curabitur lectus sed dui id lacus sed diam. Dictum nibh hendrerit pellentesque mi nisl. Sollicitudin leo faucibus in fringilla duis elemen tum. Volutpat semper amet habitasse magna dolorviverra massa. Porttitor in ornare metus sit eget. View allMedicare-certified ASCs $ billion/year Medicare program and beneficiary savings million/year Total procedures performed million/year Medicare procedures performed % Medicare cataract surgeries are performed in ASCs % Medicare colonoscopies are performed in ASCs Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician/Supplier Procedure Summary (PSPS) data, 2019 to 2021 Colleen Ramirez, RN, CASC Chief Administration Officer Bone and Joint Surgery Center of Novi ASCA provides its members with a true community that includes professional development and connectivity. As a member, I am provided with the knowledge and resources to stay on top of the latest trends, regulations and best practices for ASCs, all while gaining personal growth in my profession.” ASCA Connect , a Community for Surgery Center Professionals ASCA member conversations happening now Most Recent Most Rated Paper Charting Who currently charts on paper? We are starting up 2 ASCs and experiencing a gap between EHR implementation and opening. How do we open on paper? does anyone have paper charting packets they can share for all aspects of operations? ... Read more Pediatric Cases We’re a small pediatric surgery center and looking to expand possibly add ENT cases. Is anyone who is already doing pediatric ENT willing to share some info like case times, volume expectations, etc. Would really appreciate some advice. Thanks!... Read more CBG data reporting Is it required to submit data to CMS on diabetic patients? For example, if a CBG is taken in pre-op and post-op for a patient with a known history of diabetes? Or was this quality measure removed from the mandatory reporting list?... Read more TOTAL JOINT PROGRAM Hello ASCA Members, We are in the process of doing a total shoulder and a uni knee and have a few questions. Can anyone share their policies specific to doing total or partial joints with us? We are also wondering if you have a specific policy ... Read more Thank you to our Affiliates/Vendors All Affiliates © 2024 Ambulatory Surgery Center Association All Rights Reserved. Address The Atrium Building 277 S Washington St, Ste 375 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone 703.836.8808 Resources Medicare Resources ASC Operations Education & Events Membership About ASCs News & Publications Privacy Policy Terms of Use Organization About ASCA Join/Renew Find an ASC Get Involved Marketing Opportunities Contact Us Social LinkedIn Facebook X (formerly Twitter) Log in or become a member to keep reading. Join ASCA to get unlimited access to content. Log In Become a Member This content is available to members only. Join ASCA to get unlimited access to content. Become a Member If you think you have received this message in error, please contact ASCA at asc@ascassociation.org or 703.836.8808 . Contact Us Terms and Conditions Powered by Higher...