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Ambulatory Surgical Services

An Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) is a facility licensed and certified as an outpatient surgical center to provide surgical procedures that do not require overnight inpatient hospital care, including nonprofessional or facility services.

Eligible Providers

A freestanding ASC that has met the requirements of an ASC.

Eligible Members

All PrimeWest Health members are eligible. Refer to Benefits section for coverage determination.

      Terminated Procedures

      1. Surgical procedure(s) that are terminated after a patient has been prepped and taken to the operating room, but before the induction of anesthesia, will receive partial ASC payment for the procedure(s).
      2. Surgical procedure(s) that are terminated after the induction of anesthesia due to medical complication(s) will receive total/full ASC payment for the procedure(s).

       

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      Updated_11/19/2019