AAPC Certified Professional Biller (CPB) — Question 6

Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) includes State Licensed Medicare-certified supplier (not provider) of surgical healthcare services that must accept assignment on Medicare Claims.

Answer options

• A. TRUE
• B. FALSE

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is TRUE because an Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) is indeed a state-licensed and Medicare-certified facility that provides surgical services and is mandated to accept assignment for Medicare claims. The option FALSE is incorrect as it contradicts the definition and requirements of ASCs regarding Medicare claims.