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Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS), coding, and Medicare reimbursement

R M Zwolak1

  • 1Section of Vascular Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA.

Seminars in Vascular Surgery
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
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The 1996 Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) brought significant physician payment changes for Medicare beneficiaries in 1997. Future updates in 1997 will impact the 1998 Medicare Fee Schedule, affecting vascular surgeons.

Area of Science:

  • Health Policy
  • Medical Economics
  • Surgical Practice Management

Background:

  • The Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) governs physician payments for Medicare services.
  • Significant policy and coding changes were implemented in 1996 impacting 1997 payments.
  • Anticipated changes for 1997 will affect the 1998 Medicare Fee Schedule.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize key changes in the RBRVS and Medicare payment policies.
  • To highlight the implications of these changes for vascular surgeons.
  • To provide a forward-looking perspective on upcoming payment reforms.

Main Methods:

  • Review of legislative and regulatory changes affecting physician payment.
  • Analysis of the 5-year review of physician work values.

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  • Examination of the Correct Coding Initiative and its impact.
  • Assessment of changes in surgical Conversion Factors and Medicare payment formulas.
  • Identification of new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for Medicare payment.

    • Main Results:

    • The 1996 RBRVS updates included physician work value reviews and new payment formulas.
    • Changes in surgical Conversion Factors and the Correct Coding Initiative affected 1997 payments.
    • Anticipated 1997 changes include the Practice Cost Relative Value Scale and potential elimination of separate surgical Conversion Factors.
    • New CPT codes were introduced for Medicare payment in 1997 and 1998.

    Conclusions:

    • Vascular surgeons must stay informed about evolving Medicare payment policies.
    • Understanding RBRVS updates and coding changes is crucial for financial viability.
    • Proactive adaptation to upcoming payment reforms is essential for surgical practices.