As of this month, 285 procedures that were previously reimbursed by Medicare only when performed in inpatient settings can now be delivered in hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs). Of those 285 procedures, 271 procedures are also now allowed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). CMS has signaled its intent to phase out the remainder of the Inpatient Only (IPO) list over the next three years, with significant financial implications across the health economy. This analysis examines the revenue implications of the outpatient procedures newly eligible for reimbursement under Medicare.
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Source: https://www.trillianthealth.com/market-research/studies/revenue-impacts-elimination-medicare-inpatient-only-list