decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 3 (March)
Societies want RUC to revalue home, psychiatry services
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Article Overview
This article covers specialty society participation in the AMA RVS Update Committee (RUC) five-year review process and the broader policy context around relative value unit revaluation. It discusses the kinds of services being flagged for review, the organizations involved, the timing of the 2012 review cycle, and how CMS review and finalization fit into the process. The piece is relevant to physicians, practice managers, coders, and health policy professionals who track reimbursement policy and coding valuation changes.
Why This Topic Matters
RUC review cycles can influence how services are valued and reimbursed, so understanding which specialties are submitting codes, which are not, and the timing of CMS action helps organizations monitor potential payment changes.
What You Will Learn
- How the AMA RUC five-year review process works at a high level
- Which specialty organizations are participating in the 2012 review cycle
- What broad types of services are being submitted for review
- Why some specialty groups are choosing not to submit codes in this cycle
- How CMS review and finalization fit into the valuation timeline
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Physician practice managers
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Health policy staff
- Specialty society administrative staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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