CMS has released the ASC Quality Reporting Specifications Manual, version 1.0, according to the ASC Association.
The manual provides measure specifications for required measures, including the claims-based measures. For calendar year 2014 payment determinations, reporting is required for claims having dates of service beginning Oct. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2012.
Access the ASC Quality Measures Specifications Manual at the ASC Association website here.
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Access the ASC Quality Measures Specifications Manual at the ASC Association website here.
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