As a surgeon, you work hard to provide the best possible care for your patients. But when it comes to compensation, things can get a little complicated. One issue that often arises is the use of modifiers to adjust production-based payments.
Modifiers are often used by payers to reduce compensation for the work you do. For example, if you perform three hammer toes, the second and third may only be paid at 50% to the entity. While this may be fair in some cases, it shouldn't affect your production as a surgeon.
That's why it's important to advocate for yourself and your compensation. You shouldn't have to suffer a reduction in pay simply because a payer is trying to save money. When negotiating your contract or discussing payment with a payer, be sure to speak up and demand fair compensation that reflects the work you actually perform.
Remember, you work hard to provide quality care to your patients, and you deserve to be fairly compensated for your efforts. So don't let modifiers on your production affect your earnings. Advocate for yourself and ensure that you receive the pay you deserve. #SurgeonCompensation #ModifiersInHealthcare #AdvocateForYourself
Dennis Hursh is a veteran attorney with over 40 years of experience in health law. He is founder, Physician Agreements Health Law, which offers a fixed fee review of physician employment agreements to protect physicians in one of the biggest transactions of their careers. He can also be reached on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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