BackTable Brief: Understanding the RUC's Role in Healthcare Costs with Dr. Barbara Levy
BackTable OBGYN22 Juli 2025

BackTable Brief: Understanding the RUC's Role in Healthcare Costs with Dr. Barbara Levy

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 CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODE OBGYN Ep. 55 https://www.backtable.com/shows/obgyn/podcasts/55/insights-on-obgyn-coding-reimbursements

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