Claims for outpatient services rendered at a hospital are paid based on grouping outpatient services into ambulatory payment classifications (APCs). Services within an APC are similar clinically and require comparable resources. Each APC is assigned a relative payment rate based on the median cost of the services within that classification.
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The Commission offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the state holiday.
Renovations will begin at the Commission offices on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Please contact the Commission if accessibility accommodations are needed. Thank you for your patience while we improve our workspace.
Advisory Notice: 2026 Maximum Weekly Compensation Rate. The full advisory may be accessed here.
Advisory Notice: 2026 Medical Services Provider Manual. The full advisory may be accessed here.
Advisory Notice: New Policy Regarding Electronic Devices in Courtrooms and Adjacent Areas. The full advisory may be accessed here.