ASCQR Program Tools and Resources
Public Reporting
| ASCQR Preview Report Quick Reference Guide |
A quick reference guide for your facility's publicly reported data |
Program Resources
| Successful Reporting in the ASCQR Program: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Facilities | Essential information for those new to the ASCQR Program |
| ASCQR Reference Checklist | Summary of the current year’s program requirements |
| ASCQR Questions & Answers Tool | Immediate feedback to your questions and a searchable database of past responses |
| ASCQR Frequently Asked Questions | FAQs about the ASCQR Program |
| ASC ListServe Registration | Email sign-up to receive the most up-to-date information and education |
| ASCs on QualityNet | Program information and access to data submission portal and reports |
| CMS Extraordinary Circumstances Exceptions Guidelines and Form | Please visit QualityNet.org |
| ASC Contact Change Form | Update your facility’s contact information |
| Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting Program 101 | Resources for new quality reporting professionals |
Measure Resources
| CY 2021 Ambulatory Surgical Center Measure Reporting Dates | Data collection and submission deadlines |
Measure Guidelines and Tools
| ASC Measures Submitted Via A Web-Based Tool: Submission Guidelines | Tips for collecting and reporting ASC-9 and ASC-11 |
| ASC Web-Based Measure Batch Submission Tool: PY2022 |
EFFECTIVE FOR ENCOUNTERS IN 2020 REPORTED MAY 17, 2021. ASCs are able to put real data into the spreadsheet, run checks for common errors, and export the data directly into a CSV file for upload to the QualityNet Secure File Submission (SFS) Upload Tool. |
| Eligible Denominator Populations For Payment Year 2021 | CPT® Codes and Support for ASC-9, ASC-11, ASC-13, and ASC-14 |
Helpful Resources from CMS
| Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment | Payment rates for the ASCQR Program |
| ASC Quality Collaboration | Measure Summary and Implementation Guide |
| Ambulatory Surgery Center Association | Guidance and support for reporting in the ASCQR Program from the ASC Association |
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