Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)

• Updates to the SOM Appendix L - Guidance for Surveyors- CMS published several final rules which amended the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Conditions for Coverage (CfCs). We made conforming revisions to the regulatory tags and interpretive guidelines. We are also making clarifications and technical corrections to other guidance areas based on stakeholder feedback, including minor, non-substantive edits to Exhibit 351.