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Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Provider/Supplier/Other:

Ambulatory Surgical Centers

 

Publication Dates:

August 5, 1082

November 18, 2008

 

Effective Dates:

September 7, 1982

May 18, 2009

 

CFR section numbers:

Effective Date 1982:     42 CFR 416.2; 416.40-49

Effective Date 2009:  42 CFR 416.2; 416.41-43; 416.49-52

                                                               

CFR section descriptions:

Effective Date 1982:     Definition, Conditions for Coverage

Effective Date 2009:  Definition, Revised/New Conditions for Coverage

Brief Description of Document(s):

Effective Date 1982:     42 CFR 416.2 (Definition):  This section includes a definition for the following terms:  Ambulatory surgical center, covered surgical procedures, and Facility services.

 

42 CFR 416.40-49 (CfCs):  These sections contain the minimum health and safety standards that all ASCs must meet.  Covered topics include; but are not limited to, requirements for the ASC's governing body and management, the provision of surgical services, and the keeping of medical records.

 

Effective Date 2009:  42 CFR 416.2 (Definition):  This section includes a definition for the following term:  Ambulatory surgical center

 

42 CFR 416.2; 42 CFR 416.41-43; 416.49-52:  These sections contain the minimum health and safety standards that all ASCs must meet.  Covered topics include, but are not limited to: requirements for the ASC's governing body and management; the provision of surgical services; patient rights; infection control; and patient admission, assessment and discharge.


Downloads

Proposed Rule:  Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Conditions for Coverage [PDF, 243 KB]
Related Links Inside CMS

Consumer Information

State Operations Manual Page

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Final Rule [PDF, 57MB]

CONDITIONS FOR COVERAGE: AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS

Social Security Act

 

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