Summary
Finalizes CY 2024 updates to Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center payment systems, revising payment rates, device pass‑through policies, and OQR/ASCQR measures. Includes clarifications and technical changes across outpatient policy areas.
Healthcare Implications
Outpatient reimbursement and reporting updates affect AI‑assisted coding/analytics and quality measure extraction. Hospitals and ASCs should verify measure logic and documentation templates against CY 2024 rules.