What is applied to all procedures in ASC PPS after the highest level procedure is reimbursed at 100%?

In the context of the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Prospective Payment System (PPS), after the highest level procedure is reimbursed at 100%, a specific percentage is applied to all subsequent lower-level procedures. The correct response indicates that 75% of the payment rate is applied to these additional procedures.

This structure is designed to ensure that the ASC receives a fair level of reimbursement for all services that patients receive during a single surgical session. The system incentivizes efficiency while still allowing for adequate compensation for services rendered. By paying 75% for procedures that are performed in conjunction with the highest level procedure, the ASC is assured that they can still be compensated adequately for the complexities and resources required for multiple procedures within the same visit.

The other percentage choices do not reflect the established practice under the ASC PPS. For instance, applying 50%, 100%, or 90% would not align with the regulation intended to balance the cost of care and the efficiency of surgical services within an outpatient setting. Therefore, 75% serves as the standardized reimbursement rate for additional procedures following the highest-level procedure.