2026 Coding Updates Impacting Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Scorecard - MDSpire

2026 Coding Updates Impacting Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) enter 2026 facing a mixed Medicare environment.

  • By

  • Matthew Baugh, MHA, COT, OCS, OCSR

  • Brandy Keys, MPH

  • March 1, 2026

  • 6 min

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Clinical Scorecard: 2026 Coding Updates Impacting Ambulatory Surgical Centers

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsClarify the dual impact of MPFS changes on both physician and ASC payments.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

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Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Prepare for reduced physician payments and reassess case profitability for high-cost devices and drugs.
    • Implement strategies to manage the impact of prior authorization on scheduling and documentation.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Emphasize the importance of understanding reimbursement changes for maintaining patient access to timely surgical care.

        Clinical Best Practices

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        References

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        2026 Coding Updates Impacting Ambulatory Surgical Centers

        • by Matthew Baugh, MHA, COT, OCS, OCSR, Brandy Keys, MPH

        • March 1, 2026

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