Proposed physician fee schedule: Proposed RVUs give, physician conversion factor takes away

Why This Topic Matters

The proposed fee schedule can change Medicare revenue for commonly billed services, especially in specialties that rely on frequent procedures and evaluation and management visits. Understanding the scope of the proposed changes helps practices estimate financial impact and decide whether to submit comments or support a society letter.

Article Sections

1. Payment impact overview

   Introduces the proposed Medicare fee schedule update and explains that the article compares current and proposed payment results for selected services. It also frames the discussion around physician specialties affected by the changes.

2. Non-facility services — Anesthesiology, interventional pain management and pain management

   Summarizes proposed payment changes for selected non-facility services across the named specialties. The section focuses on comparing relative value units and fees across years.

3. Facility services — Anesthesiology

   Summarizes proposed payment changes for selected facility-based anesthesiology services. The section compares current and proposed values for commonly billed procedures.

4. Comment or co-sign a medical society’s letter

   Describes the public comment opportunity and the role of medical societies in responding to the proposed rule. It also outlines general steps for preparing feedback.