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CMS prior authorization program goes into effect

Prior authorizations will be needed for certain hospital outpatient services starting on July 1, 2020. The change was made in the 2020 outpatient prospective payment system/ambulatory surgical center final rule. Hospitals are required to get prior authorization for the following five procedures:

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