Through participation in the Leapfrog ASC Survey and engaging in the public comment process, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) continue to demonstrate their commitment to transparency. This empowers employers and purchasers to find the highest-value care while giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. Hospital and ASC Survey Results are publicly reported on Leapfrog's website so stakeholders can compare hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) and ASCs side-by-side. Participating ASCs are also eligible to be considered for awards programs including the Leapfrog Top ASC designation.
Since the launch of the Leapfrog ASC Survey in 2019, Leapfrog has worked with ASCs, its Board of Directors, Regional Leaders, our national expert panels, the research faculty at Johns Hopkins Medicine and purchaser members to develop Survey content. We also work with and rely upon our Ambulatory Surgery Center Advisory Committee, launched in March 2022, to advise on key issues related to ASC safety, quality and efficiency.
Leapfrog’s scientific experts review the latest evidence and literature to refine the current measures included in the Survey and propose changes for each upcoming year. We then seek public comment on the proposed changes and use stakeholder feedback to finalize the Survey.
We are grateful to those who take the time to submit comments each year. These comments bring enormous value to Leapfrog’s team and help ensure the Survey is beneficial to ASCs, purchasers and consumers. These comments, as well as results from the pilot test, are incorporated into the final ASC Survey and scoring algorithms. A final summary of changes as well as a summary of public comments and responses to public comments are included in this document.
We would like to bring your attention to the following finalized changes for the 2025 Leapfrog ASC Survey:
- Updated public reporting timeframe - See content on page 3
- Added a new performance category for ASCs reporting they did not measure and therefore cannot report on select measures - See content on page 3
- Updated reporting policy following cybersecurity events and natural disasters - See content on page 4
- Updated questions and scoring algorithm for Billing Ethics - See Appendix III
- Updated question for Medical, Surgical, and Clinical Staff - See Section 2 on page 6
- Added CPT procedure codes for Volume of Procedures - See Section 3A on page 7
- Removed CPT procedure codes for Facility and Surgeon Volume - See Section 3B on page 7
- Added new measures and scoring algorithms for CMS Outcome Measures - See Appendix IV
- Updated question and FAQ for Informed Consent - See Section 3D on page 9
- Added FAQ for Safe Surgery Checklist for Adult and Pediatric Outpatient Procedures - See Section 3E on page 10
- Updated reporting period and removed questions for NHSN Outpatient Procedure Component Module - See Section 4B on page 11
Summary of Changes to the 2025 Leapfrog ASC Survey
The 2025 Leapfrog ASC Survey will open on April 1 and a PDF of the Survey will be available for download on the Leapfrog ASC Survey webpage. ASCs and other stakeholders interested in learning more and participating in the 2025 Leapfrog ASC Survey can register to attend free informational sessions on the Town Hall Calls webpage.