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27 alerts match the tag Hospital Outpatient. Review high-value policy alerts and the underlying claims guidance that matters.

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CMS Transmittal R13832CP: July 2026 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)

Policy CMS-T-R13832CPHospital Outpatient (OPPS)

Critical

The July 2026 Update of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) affects billing practices by updating payment rates and possibly introducing new service codes. Billing teams must rev

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs; Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating; Hospital Price Transparency; and Notice of Closure of a Teaching Hospital and Opportunity To Apply for Available Slots; Correction

Policy FR-2026-03578Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

This correction to the CY 2026 OPPS/ASC final rule addresses technical errors, which may affect the accuracy of reimbursement amounts for outpatient services and surgical centers. Accurate coding and

Federal Register Notice: Medicare Program; Announcement of the Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment Meeting-August 25, 2025

Policy FR-2025-13428Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The upcoming Advisory Panel meeting may lead to adjustments in payment classifications for outpatient services, impacting reimbursement rates under the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs, Including the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program; Health and Safety Standards for Obstetrical Services in Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals; Prior Authorization; Requests for Information; Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Eligibility; Medicaid Clinic Services Four Walls Exceptions; Individuals Currently or Form

Policy FR-2025-00081Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The recent correction to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System reaffirms reimbursement protocols that impact outpatient services and ambulatory surgical centers. Stakeholders must be awar

Federal Register Notice: Medicare Program; Announcement of the Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment Meeting-August 26-27, 2024

Policy FR-2024-15393Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The upcoming Advisory Panel meeting will influence the clinical integrity of payment classifications vital to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). Adjustments and recommendations

Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System: Remedy for the 340B-Acquired Drug Payment Policy for Calendar Years 2018-2022; Extension of Comment Period

Policy FR-2023-19070Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

Routine

The proposed rule regarding the 340B-acquired drug payment policy could significantly impact reimbursement rates for outpatient services related to such drugs. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide c

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs; Organ Acquisition; Rural Emergency Hospitals: Payment Policies, Conditions of Participation, Provider Enrollment, Physician Self-Referral; New Service Category for Hospital Outpatient Department Prior Authorization Process; Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating; COVID-19

Policy FR-C2-2022-23918Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

Routine

The new Medicare program rule could significantly impact reimbursement rates for hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers. With proposed changes to quality reporting and service

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs; Organ Acquisition; Rural Emergency Hospitals: Payment Policies, Conditions of Participation, Provider Enrollment, Physician Self-Referral; New Service Category for Hospital Outpatient Department Prior Authorization Process; Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating; COVID-19

Policy FR-C1-2022-23918Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

Routine

The recent updates in the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System emphasize new payment policies and conditions of participation for services offered by rural emergency hospitals. This will imp

Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs; Payment for Intensive Outpatient Services in Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Opioid Treatment Programs; Hospital Price Transparency; Changes to Community Mental Health Centers Conditions of Participation, Proposed Changes to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System Medicare Code Editor; Rural Emergency

Policy FR-C1-2023-14768Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

Routine

The proposed changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System could significantly affect reimbursement strategies for outpatient services, particularly in rural areas. Additionally, updat

Federal Register Notice: Medicare Program; Announcement of the Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment Meeting-August 21-22, 2023-and New Panel Members

Policy FR-2023-15254Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment meeting will influence Medicare's OPPS and associated weights for Ambulatory Payment Classification groups. Changes in these classifications can signi

Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System: Remedy for the 340B-Acquired Drug Payment Policy for Calendar Years 2018-2022

Policy FR-C1-2023-14623Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

Routine

The proposed rule addresses adjustments to the 340B-acquired drug payment policy, which may significantly impact reimbursement for hospital outpatient services. This change could lead to improved fina

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs; Organ Acquisition; Rural Emergency Hospitals: Payment Policies, Conditions of Participation, Provider Enrollment, Physician Self-Referral; New Service Category for Hospital Outpatient Department Prior Authorization Process; Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating; COVID-19; Correction

Policy FR-2022-28517Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The correction of technical errors in the Hospital Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgical Center payment systems ensures clarity in billing and reimbursement practices, potentially enhancing compliance an

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs; Payment for Intensive Outpatient Services in Hospital Outpatient Departments, Community Mental Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Opioid Treatment Programs; Hospital Price Transparency; Changes to Community Mental Health Centers Conditions of Participation, Changes to the Inpatient Prospective

Policy FR-2024-02631Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The recent correction in the Hospital Outpatient Payment System may affect reimbursement rates for outpatient services and intensive outpatient programs. It is essential for providers to stay updated

Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare Program; Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals

Policy FR-2026-01730Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

Routine

The proposed rule aims to boost the procurement of American-made PPE and essential medicines in Medicare participating hospitals, potentially leading to reimbursement adjustments that reflect the incr

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs; Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating; Hospital Price Transparency; and Notice of Closure of a Teaching Hospital and Opportunity To Apply for Available Slots

Policy FR-2025-20907Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The upcoming changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center payment systems for 2026 may significantly affect reimbursement rates for various outpa

Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs; Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings; and Hospital Price Transparency

Policy FR-2025-13360Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

Routine

The proposed rule aims to revise the OPPS and ASC payment systems for 2026, which will potentially affect reimbursement rates for hospital outpatient services. Additionally, updates to quality reporti

Federal Register Notice: Medicare Program; Rural Community Hospital Disemonstration Program: Solicitation of Additional Participants

Policy FR-2024-30719Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The solicitation for additional participants in the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program may affect reimbursement structures for facilities participating in rural healthcare services. Enhanc

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs, Including the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program; Health and Safety Standards for Obstetrical Services in Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals; Prior Authorization; Requests for Information; Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Eligibility; Medicaid Clinic Services Four Walls Exceptions; Individuals Currently or Form

Policy FR-2024-25521Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The upcoming changes to the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment system are poised to affect reimbursement rates significantly. P

Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs, Including the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program; Health and Safety Standards for Obstetrical Services in Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals; Prior Authorization; Requests for Information; Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Eligibility; Medicaid Clinic Services Four Walls Exceptions; Individuals Currently or F

Policy FR-2024-15087Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

Routine

The proposed rule seeks to update the OPPS and ASC payment systems for 2025, which may impact hospital reimbursement rates based on quality metrics. Adjustments in payment rates and reporting requirem

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicaid Program; Disproportionate Share Hospital Third-Party Payer Rule

Policy FR-2024-03542Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The new Medicaid DSH rule provides clarity for States and hospitals regarding the calculation of the hospital-specific limit on DSH payments. This improvement in administrative efficiency may impact r

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs; Payment for Intensive Outpatient Services in Hospital Outpatient Departments, Community Mental Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Opioid Treatment Programs; Hospital Price Transparency; Changes to Community Mental Health Centers Conditions of Participation, Changes to the Inpatient Prospective

Policy FR-2023-24293Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The recent updates to the OPPS and ASC payment systems will impact reimbursement rates for outpatient services in 2024. Providers should be prepared for adjustments in payment amounts, particularly fo

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System: Remedy for the 340B-Acquired Drug Payment Policy for Calendar Years 2018-2022

Policy FR-2023-24407Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The final rule implements adjustments to Medicare payment rates for drugs purchased under the 340B Program, directly impacting reimbursement for outpatient hospital services from 2018 to 2022. This ch

Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs; Payment for Intensive Outpatient Services in Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Opioid Treatment Programs; Hospital Price Transparency; Changes to Community Mental Health Centers Conditions of Participation, Proposed Changes to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System Medicare Code Editor; Rural Emergency

Policy FR-2023-14768Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

Routine

The proposed changes to the OPPS and ASC payment systems are expected to have a significant impact on reimbursement rates for hospital outpatient services and ambulatory surgical centers, potentially

Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System: Remedy for the 340B-Acquired Drug Payment Policy for Calendar Years 2018-2022

Policy FR-2023-14623Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

Routine

The proposed rule addresses the 340B drug payment policy modifications, which could influence reimbursement strategies for hospitals under the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). Th

Federal Register Final Rule: Medicare Program; Treatment of Medicare Part C Days in the Calculation of a Hospital's Medicare Disproportionate Patient Percentage

Policy FR-2023-12308Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

The new policy mandates the inclusion of Medicare Part C days in calculating a hospital's disproportionate patient percentage. This change could potentially influence reimbursement rates for hospitals

Federal Register Proposed Rule: Medicare Program; Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments: Counting Certain Days Associated With Section 1115 Demonstrations in the Medicaid Fraction

Policy FR-2023-03770Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

Routine

The proposed rule aims to modify how days associated with individuals benefiting from section 1115 demonstrations are counted in the Medicaid fraction for DSH payments. This change could potentially i

Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs; Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating; Hospital Price Transparency; and Notice of Closure of a Teaching Hospital and Opportunity To Apply for Available Slots; Correction

Policy 2026-03578Hospital Outpatient (OPPS)

High

This document corrects technical errors in the final rule with comment period that appeared in the November 25, 2025 issue of the Federal Register titled "Medic