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Trends In Medicare Utilization And Reimbursement For Hematology/Oncology Procedures From 2012 To 2023: A Geriatric Oncology Perspective, Julijana Conic, Thomas Reske
Trends In Medicare Utilization And Reimbursement For Hematology/Oncology Procedures From 2012 To 2023: A Geriatric Oncology Perspective, Julijana Conic, Thomas Reske
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Objectives: Given the scarcity of data exploring reimbursement trends in the field of hematology/oncology, we sought to characterize these trends for common procedures in this field from 2012 to 2023. Methods: Using the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Physician Fee Schedule Look-Up Tool we collected reimbursement data for 40 hematology/oncology procedure codes from 2012 to 2023. Data was adjusted to 2023 United States (US) dollars using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Results: From 2012 to 2023 gross reimbursement for the facility price decreased 4.4% and increased 9.2% for the non-facility price. When adjusted for inflation, compensation decreased 96.1% and …