Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Propose New Reimbursement for EXPAREL in All Outpatient Surgical Environments Beginning January 1, 2025

The proposed rule reflects impending implementation of the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act, which mandates separate CMS payment for qualifying non-opioid drugs and devices across HOPD and ASC settings. The law was passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. | --- | --- | |----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | | | | Non-Opioid Drug | Proposed Separate CMS Payment Rate (Per Billing Unit)* | | EXPAREL | $1.41 ...