The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have released a final rule that updates payment policies and rates for services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries in hospital outpatient departments and establishes payments for services furnished in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) beginning January 1, 2021.
During this presentation, Arlene will discuss the final rule and provide a breakdown of the most crucial changes under OPPS.
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fifteen significant changes under OPPS
- Understand the financial implications under the 2021 changes
- Understand reporting requirements for Hospitals and CAHs to report COVID-19 specifics during the Public Health Emergency (PHE)
Arlene Baril, MHA, RHIA, CHC,
Director of Facility Services
Pinnacle Enterprise Risk Consulting Services (PERCS)