Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) Surgical Incentive Payment

90.4.11 - Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) Surgical Incentive Payment Program (HSIP) for Surgical Services Rendered in HPSAs (Rev. 2040, Issued: 08-27-10, Effective: 01-01-11 and 04-04-11, Implementation: 01- 03-11 for the claim identification of the incentive and 04-04-11 for full implementation) Section 5501(b) of the Affordable Care Act revises Section 1833(m) of the Act and authorizes a 10 percent incentive payment for 10 - and 90 - day global surgical procedures furnished by 02 – general surgeons in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).