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The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) assists ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in delivering safe, high-quality, cost-effective patient care.

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ASCA Submits Codes for Addition to Medicare Payable List

March 14, 2025

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A Comprehensive Look at ASC Data from 2024

March 12, 2025

ASCA Credentialing, Priviledging & Peer Review virtual course part 1 available March 19th.

Register for New Credentialing Virtual Course

March 11, 2025

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Call for Nominations: ASCA Board of Directors

March 4, 2025

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March Special: ASCA 2025 Suite Giveaway

March 4, 2025

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Site Neutrality Payment Proposal a Threat to Hospitals, ASCs

February 19, 2025

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April 30–May 3, 2025

ASCA 2025 Conference & Expo

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, CO

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ASC Focus Magazine - August 2023

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One World Surgery Partnership

ASCA members interested in medical mission opportunities are invited to apply for the ASCA Foundation’s scholarship program.

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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
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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

HOPD

$

ASC

$

Cataract Removal

HOPD

$

ASC

$

Rotator Cuff Repair

HOPD

$

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

Medicare-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

  • Medication Reconciliation

    Do most centers require providers to sign medication reconciliations? For example if an AT-C (Athletic Trainer) is completing the med rec, is the provider required to countersign? Thank you, AhnMarie Day, RN, BSN,CNOR Administrator ... Read more

  • Wristband Printer Recommendation

    Can anyone give me a recommendation for a wrist band printer? We just went live with SIS and I am still trying more way to simplify our processes. Thanks! ------------------------------ Holly Hageman Salina Urology Care Center Salina KS 785.827.9635 ... Read more

  • OR Room Monitors

    We have 4 OR rooms at our Endoscopy center in Oklahoma. In all of our rooms we have medical grade viewing monitors made by Eizo. LX491W monitor from the CuratOR line to be exact. On Monday morning, one of them just stopped working properly. I could go ... Read more

  • NPO instructions

    Good morning! We are looking at updating our NPO instructions. Can anyone send the NPO instructions your ASC utilizes? Thank you! Tricia ------------------------------ Tricia Klagge BSN RN Administrator Center for Urologic Surgery St. Louis MO ... Read more

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