A single payment is made to an ASC, which includes all 'facility services' furnished by the ASC in connection with a covered procedure. However, a number of items and services covered under Medicare may be furnished in an ASC are not considered facility services. Separate payment may be made for these services, which includes:
- Professional Physician & Anesthesia services
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for use in patients' home
- Prosthetic devices (includes implants) - except intraocular lenses (IOLs)
- Ambulance services
- Artificial legs, arms and eyes
- Services furnished by an independent laboratory
- Corneal tissue handling charge
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