RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 616
OP 617
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A3050
VO 33
IS 4
A1 Anumula, N.
A1 Sanelli, P.C.
YR 2012
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/33/4/616.abstract
AB SUMMARY: A brief review of the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) is presented highlighting the program's legislative history, outpatient service classifications and payment plan. Specifically, HOPPS measures applicable to imaging practices are discussed. Resources are also provided for further information on the program requirements and the ambulatory payment classifications (APC) system. APCAmbulatory Payment ClassificationsCFconversion factorCMSCenters for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesDRGDiagnosis Related GroupsHOPPSHospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System