Federal Certification Process for Ambulatory Surgical Centers
This page contains reference material, forms and documents required for Medicare/Medicaid-certified ambulatory surgical centers.
Minnesota Freestanding Outpatient Surgical Center Licensing
All federally certified ambulatory surgical centers must have a Minnesota Freestanding Outpatient Surgical Center License. See: Freestanding Outpatient Surgical Center Licensing
Responsibilities, Requirements and Resources for Federal Ambulatory Surgical Center Certification
To make changes to your Medicare certification, please click on the specific link below:
Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Guidelines and Program Letters
Please check these websites weekly for updates:
CMS - Survey & Certification - General Information
CMS - State Operations Manual (Click on Appendices Table of Contents)
Contact Information
Questions? Contact the Licensing and Certification Program:
Mailing Address:
Minnesota Department of Health
Health Regulation Division
P.O. Box 64900
St. Paul, MN 55164-0900
Telephone: 651-201-4200
Fax: 651-215-9697
Email: health.hrd-fedlcr@state.mn.us
