The hospital outpatient prospective payment system for Medicare applies to all of the following EXCEPT.

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The hospital outpatient prospective payment system for Medicare applies to facility reimbursements for outpatient hospital clinic visits, emergency department visits, and hospital-based ambulatory surgery, but not to professional services such as physician fees. These fees are paid separately through other Medicare payment systems.

The Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System for Medicare Applies to All