Medicare???s Bundling of Trauma Care Codes Violates Relative Value Principles

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Authors

R. Lawrence Reed · Loyola University Medical Center

Fred A. Luchette · Loyola University Medical Center

Kimberly A. Davis · Loyola University Medical Center

Thomas J. Esposito · Loyola University Medical Center

Stathis Poulakidas · Loyola University Medical Center

John M. Santaniello · Loyola University Medical Center

Geoffrey M. Silver

Abstract

A relative value scale depends upon equity in value units. Disregarding RVUs when bundling services and procedures results in severe physician underpayment.

Topics & Keywords

Healthcare Policy and Management Healthcare cost, quality, practices Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care

Volume 57, Issue 6, pp. 1164-1172

DOI: 10.1097/01.ta.0000151259.21467.fb

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