Medicare RBRVS 2013: The Physicians' Guide

The 22nd edition of this concise, authoritative text provides detailed background information on new 2013 Medicare payment rules and how they may affect the physician practice. This reference offers valuable insight and tools needed to understand the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) system. This invaluable reference will help health care professionals more accurately calculate payment schedules. Payment rules and relative values for 2013 CPT codes covers new payment rules that take effect in 2013 and gives an explanation of how they may affect a practice. Correct payment schedule calculations with updated payment policies, payment calculations and information on appropriate use of modifiers. Critical insight into the RBRVS system including detailed background information on the RBRVS system, an in-depth explanation on the key components and operation of the payment system, geographic adjustments, conversion factors and limits on physician charges. Easy-to