Jennifer Spector

News Key Takeaways CMS has released the CY 2027 proposed rule for the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment Systems. If finalized, these rules would take effect on January 1, 2027. Comments will be accepted for a defined period before issuance of the final rules later this year.

Relative Value Units (RVUs) sit at the core of physician reimbursement in the United States, yet many podiatrists only encounter them indirectly through billing or compensation models. Understanding RVUs is essential for navigating Medicare payment, optimizing practice performance, and negotiating fair contracts. Key Takeaways RVUs drive reimbursement. Medicare and most private payers base physician payment on RVUs, making them central to podiatric revenue. Work RVUs (wRVUs) matter most.