Specialty-Specific ASC Consulting — Ophthalmology, GI, Orthopedics, Spine & More

Specialty-Specific ASC Consulting — Ophthalmology, GI, Orthopedics, Spine & More

Single-specialty ambulatory surgery centers dominate the ASC landscape in terms of volume — GI/endoscopy centers, ophthalmology centers, orthopedic and spine centers, and pain management centers collectively account for the majority of ASC procedures performed annually. Each specialty has developed its own clinical standards, its own billing conventions, its own equipment and supply chain requirements, and its own quality indicator set. Generic ASC consulting that does not account for these specialty-specific characteristics produces recommendations that do not fit the operating reality of single-specialty centers.

We bring specialty-specific knowledge to every engagement — because your consulting team should understand the difference between a phacoemulsification cataract extraction and a vitreoretinal procedure, between a colonoscopy and an ERCP, between a total knee arthroplasty and a unicompartmental replacement.

Service Areas

• Ophthalmology ASCs — Specialty-focused consulting addressing high-volume ophthalmic procedures, including cataract and intraocular lens (IOL) billing (with premium lens compliance), complex vitreoretinal coding, ophthalmic instrument sterilization protocols, laser procedure compliance (YAG, SLT, LipiFlow), and accreditation alignment with American Association of Ophthalmic Administrators

• GI / Endoscopy Centers — Support for high-throughput GI ASCs, including colonoscopy and EGD coding (screening vs. diagnostic distinctions), polypectomy coding accuracy, stringent endoscope high-level disinfection compliance, and anesthesia models such as propofol sedation with appropriate supervision requirements

• Orthopedic ASCs — Advisory on orthopedic ASC operations, including total joint arthroplasty billing (TKA/THA), arthroscopic procedure coding, orthopedic implant inventory and billing compliance, and anesthesia strategies such as regional blocks and multimodal pain management

• Spine ASCs — Consulting for ambulatory spine programs, including complex spinal procedure coding (arthrodesis, decompression, instrumentation), high-value implant billing compliance, and patient selection criteria with supporting medical necessity documentation

• Pain Management ASCs — Compliance and billing support for interventional pain centers, including fluoroscopy-guided injection coding, drug testing and toxicology billing compliance, and controlled substance management aligned with Drug Enforcement Administration regulations

• Cardiac ASCs — Guidance for emerging cardiac ASC programs, including cardiac catheterization billing and documentation requirements in the ambulatory setting, as well as development of emergency transfer and response protocols for higher-acuity cases