BackTable Brief: Understanding the RUC's Role in Healthcare Costs with Dr. Barbara Levy
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OBGYN Briefs - Understanding the RUC's Role in Healthcare Costs
Every procedure has a price, but how is it set? In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome back Dr. Barbara Levy, a clinical professor at George Washington University and UCSD, to discuss her work with the key organizations influencing medical billing and reimbursement.
They explore Dr. Levy's extensive involvement with ACOG, AMA's CPT Editorial Panel, and the RBRVS Update Committee (RUC), offering an overview of the complex systems governing coding and reimbursement in medicine. From how new procedures receive codes to the financial impact on physicians, this brief offers valuable insights for OBGYN practitioners navigating the world of medical billing and coding.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - Personal Anecdotes and Career Beginnings
02:01 - Understanding Medical Reimbursement
03:17 - Roles and Responsibilities in Medical Committees
05:34 - The Coding Process Explained
09:16 - The Role of the RUC and CPT Editorial Panel
15:16 - RVUs and Practice Expenses
17:48 - Final Thoughts
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OBGYN Ep. 55
https://www.backtable.com/shows/obgyn/podcasts/55/insights-on-obgyn-coding-reimbursements
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