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Archive > December, 2010 Vol. XI, No. 12

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Glaucoma and retina ASC rates get a boost

Glaucoma and Retina ASC Rates Get a Boost

The news for ophthalmic services was mixed when CMS released its final 2011 Medicare ASC payment rule last month. Rates for cataract and other ophthalmic services will drop by about 1%, although not by as much as CMS originally proposed in July. Payments for many glaucoma and retina services, however, will increase substantially over 2010 rates.

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