
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.
Outpatient Clinics, Hospital, Prospective Payment System, Ambulatory Care, Humans, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S., United States
Outpatient Clinics, Hospital, Prospective Payment System, Ambulatory Care, Humans, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S., United States
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