In the evolving landscape of healthcare, providers continuously seek ways to deliver high-quality care more efficiently. One important development is the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), a facility that offers a streamlined and cost-effective alternative to hospital-based outpatient (HOPD) procedures.
As a leader in complex claims revenue solutions, EnableComp understands the intricacies of ASCs and the unique challenges ASC owners face. Our deep expertise in handling healthcare claims removes the administrative burden and recovers more cash, so you can focus more on patient care and less on paperwork.
As healthcare continues to shift towards more outpatient care strategies, understanding the role and function of ASCs is becoming increasingly significant for providing more efficient and personalized patient care.
What is An ASC in Healthcare?
ASCs are healthcare facilities that specialize in performing same-day surgical procedures. These centers are equipped to handle surgeries that don’t require an overnight hospital stay, making them a convenient option for both surgeons and patients.
ASCs are designed to maximize surgical efficiency, improve the scheduling of procedures, reduce the risk of infection compared to many hospital environments, and generally lower the cost of surgery for patients and payers. By specializing in outpatient ambulatory surgery, ASCs often have more predictable and streamlined scheduling — reducing waiting times for patients and improving the utilization of healthcare resources.
What is Ambulatory Surgery?
Ambulatory surgery refers to any surgical procedure that allows patients to return home on the same day the surgery is performed. These surgeries are generally less complex than those requiring hospital admission. Common types of procedures performed in ASCs include orthopedic surgeries, cataract removal, endoscopic procedures, and plastic surgeries.
The primary benefit of ambulatory surgery is the convenience it offers patients. By eliminating the need for overnight hospital stays, patients can recover in the comfort of their own homes, which can lead to quicker recoveries and reduce the likelihood of hospital-acquired infections. It also significantly reduces the financial burden on both healthcare systems and patients by decreasing the costs associated with prolonged hospital stays.
Specialized Claims Expertise for Your Specialized ASC
ASCs are dealing with the impact of declining reimbursements, rising costs, and staffing shortages. Not only that, but many ASCs don’t have the expertise or technology to work their complex claims for full and timely payment. The result is lost revenue from underpaid, delayed, and denied claims.
Navigating the complexities of ASC claims doesn’t have to drain your facility’s time or resources. EnableComp is the industry leader in specialty revenue cycle management solutions tailored to the specific needs of healthcare organizations — from Top 100 healthcare systems to regional hospitals to ASCs.
If you are an ASC or ASC provider that specializes in orthopedics, gastroenterology, oncology, cardiology, anesthesia, or other outpatient surgeries, we simplify the process and help you get paid for the work you do.
With over two decades of specialty RCM expertise and industry-leading technology, we transform your billing and claims processes to make your practice more efficient, compliant, and profitable. Powered by intelligent automation and supercharged by human-in-the-loop interaction, our E360 RCM™ platform streamlines and optimizes your specialty RCM from registration to reimbursement — automating nearly 50% of the process for ASC owners who want an enhanced workforce, reduced cost to collect, and accelerated claims resolution and revenue recovery.
By partnering with Enablecomp, you can focus more on delivering exceptional care without the added stress of chasing down reimbursements. Reach out to us today for a consultation, and we’ll walk you through the process.
