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BackTable Brief: Understanding the RUC's Role in Healthcare Costs with Dr. Barbara Levy
21 minutes Posted Jul 22, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Introduction
Personal Anecdotes and Career Beginnings
Understanding Medical Reimbursement
Roles and Responsibilities in Medical Committees
The Coding Process Explained
The Role of the RUC and CPT Editorial Panel
RVUs and Practice Expenses
Final Thoughts
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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.
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OBGYN Ep. 55
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