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Understand How Location Impacts RVUs

Published on Thu Apr 04, 2019

Question: What is the “conversion factor,” and how does it affect Medicare payment? Alabama Subscriber Answer: The conversion factor (CF) is a numerical multiplier used to calculate payment rates for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). CMS adjusts the CF each year using a formula that considers factors such as a medical economic index, budget neutrality, and legislative changes to [...]
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