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Archive >  The New ASC Payment System 2008

Eyeing the Future of Ophthalmology

Consider adding retina and glaucoma to diversify your cataract service.

Kevin Corcoran

Cataracts have long been the fuel that powers eye surgery centers. The cases are usually short, generally profitable and almost always effective. CMS's new ASC payment system does little to change the reimbursement of ophthalmology's bread and butter; cataracts received a slight bump — an increase that works out to about $3 per case. So how should you diversify your eye service in light of cataract's relative status quo? The new payment system incorporates increases to retina procedures and some glaucoma surgeries, providing the impetus to consider an expansion of your eye offerings. Should you make that move? Read on and decide for yourself.

Categories: Code/Bill/Reimburse, Business Management, Ophthalmology
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