CMS Proposes 30% Pay Cut for 2012

Citing the need to accurately reflect the work associated with a variety of physician services, the surgical organizations asked CMS to adopt the work values that were developed by the RUC. The organizations also stated that CMS’s decision regarding the valuation of work for physician services "must be made using a transparent, consistent process, and must be based on credible data."

A final rule is expected by Nov. 1.