decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
Compensation and Remuneration / Compensation and Remuneration Under Stark / Use of subgroups to determine compensation
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Article Overview
This short Find-A-Code article covers a Stark Law compensation issue for physician group practices with multiple locations, specialty groups, or other internal divisions. It is intended for compliance staff, coders, auditors, and physician practice administrators who need a high-level understanding of how subgroup-based compensation is discussed in the context of designated health services and group practice structure. The article addresses the general framework for using subgroups to determine compensation and notes the related organizational requirements that must be met.
Why This Topic Matters
Compensation methodology can affect Stark Law compliance for physician group practices, especially when internal divisions, productivity measures, and designated health services revenue are involved. Understanding the scope of this guidance helps practices evaluate whether their compensation structure aligns with the broader regulatory framework.
What You Will Learn
- The Stark Law context for subgroup-based physician compensation
- How internal practice structure relates to compensation arrangements
- The general compliance considerations discussed for designated health services income
- The organizational conditions referenced for group practice arrangements
Who Should Read This
- Physician practice administrators
- Compliance officers
- Medical coders
- Medical auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Healthcare attorneys
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