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CMS Transmittal R13983CP: October 2026 Update of the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System
Policy ID: CMS-T-R13983CPSpecialty: Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)Added: 10/9/2026Effective: October 5, 2026fee schedule
What changed
October 2026 ASC payment system updates take effect Oct 5.
Who’s affected: Hospital Outpatient (OPPS) billing teams · Effective: October 5, 2026
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