Retina Surgery in ASCs: Financial, Coding & Compliance Decisions.

The article presents some of the issues that should be considered when deciding where to perform retina surgery, at the ambulatory surgery center (ASC), outpatient hospital or office. Topics discussed include a comparison between intravitreal injections done at the office and at the ASC, the supply issues for each place of service (POS), and retina and vitreous surgical coding. Also explained are the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) in ASC coding and coverage determinations.