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CMS Transmittal R13836CP: July 2026 Update of the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System

CMS-T-R13836CP

Document details

Document type
CMS Transmittal
Issuing body
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Document ID
CMS-T-R13836CP
Published
June 25, 2026
Effective date
July 6, 2026
MAC region
National

Summary

The July 2026 Update of the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System includes changes that billing teams must implement by July 6, 2026. Specifically, review any billing related to ASC services

Important billing updates for ASC services effective July 2026.

Affected specialty

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Source document

https://www.cms.gov/medicare/regulations-guidance/transmittals/2026-transmittals/r13836cp

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