TX: DWC Posts Ambulatory Surgical Center Fee Guideline FAQs

Dallas, TX (CompNewsNetwork) - The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation has posted a list of "frequently asked questions" regarding 2010 ambulatory surgical centers fee guidelines on its website.

Here are some FAQs:

Q. What are the steps in calculating reimbursement for a non-device intensive procedure when no implants were used in the procedure?

A. 1. Calculate the geographic adjusted ASC reimbursement for the procedure.

    2. Multiply the geographically adjusted ASC reimbursement by the TDI-DWC payment adjustment factor, currently 235% (2.35). 

Q. What is a device intensive procedure? [read more]