CPT, RUC, and RVUs: What You Need To Know About How You Get Paid!
Presenter
Dr. Andrew Michael Goldsweig, MD, MS, FSCAI, University of Massachusetts - Baystate Medical Center, West Hartford, CT
Dr. Andrew Michael Goldsweig, MD, MS, FSCAI, University of Massachusetts - Baystate Medical Center, West Hartford, CT
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the structure and purpose of CPT codes, including how they are developed and utilized in medical billing and coding.
- Discuss the function of the Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) in evaluating and recommending RVUs for medical services, and how these recommendations impact physician reimbursement.
- Provide a comprehensive overview of RVUs, including their components (work, practice expense, and malpractice), and how they are used to determine compensation for healthcare services.
Keywords: Cath Lab Administration and Training and Professional Development