Does work relative value unit measure surgical complexity for risk adjustment of surgical outcomes?
AR Dyas, RA Meguid, MR Bronsert, HJ Madsen… - Journal of Surgical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine whether the work relative value unit
(workRVU) of a patient's operation can be useful as a measure of surgical complexity for the …
(workRVU) of a patient's operation can be useful as a measure of surgical complexity for the …
The cost of doing business: an appraisal of relative value units in plastic surgery and other surgical subspecialties
JY Shim, V Stoffel, D Neubauer… - Plastic and …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: The relationship between procedural complexity and relative value units
(RVUs) awarded has been studied within some specialties, but it has not yet been compared …
(RVUs) awarded has been studied within some specialties, but it has not yet been compared …
Correlation of relative value units with surgical complexity and physician workload: a contemporary nationwide analysis of orthopaedic procedures
R McNassor, D Grits, TM Said, RJ Burkhart… - JAAOS-Journal of the …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Methods: The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program was used to identify
orthopaedic surgeries with the highest procedural volume in 2019. For each Current …
orthopaedic surgeries with the highest procedural volume in 2019. For each Current …
Effect of 2 Teams and Operative Time on Complications After Oral Cavity Free Flap Reconstruction
N Shaikh, K Noor, H Jafary, J Chung… - Annals of Otology …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: Evaluate the effects of operative time and 2 team approach on complications after
soft tissue free flap reconstruction for oral tongue cancer. Methods: Patients with oncologic …
soft tissue free flap reconstruction for oral tongue cancer. Methods: Patients with oncologic …
Comparison of RVU Reimbursement in Anterior or Posterior Approach for Single-and Multilevel Cervical Spinal Fusion
Study Design: Retrospective database study. Objective: This study aims to quantify and
compare mean work RVUs (wRVUs), mean operative time (OpTime), and wRVUs/min in …
compare mean work RVUs (wRVUs), mean operative time (OpTime), and wRVUs/min in …
Relative Value Unit (RVU) and Medicare Severity Diagnosis-related Group (MS-DRG) Reimbursement in Cervical Spinal Fusion: A 2011–2023 Trends Report
S Asthana, PM Bajaj, JR Staub, CD Workman… - Clinical Spine …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Study Design: Level 3 retrospective database study. Objective: This study aims to compare
work RVU (wRVU), practice expense RVU (peRVU), malpractice RVU (mpRVU), and …
work RVU (wRVU), practice expense RVU (peRVU), malpractice RVU (mpRVU), and …
Correlation between relative value units and operative time for flap-based reconstruction procedures
RP Dibbs, A Skochdopole, RM Reul Jr… - Plastic and …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Background: Procedures performed by plastic surgeons tend to generate lower work relative
value units (RVUs) compared to other surgical specialties despite their major contributions …
value units (RVUs) compared to other surgical specialties despite their major contributions …
Work relative value units and perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing brain tumor surgery
RB Kim, JP Scoville, M Karsy, S Lim, RL Jensen… - Neurosurgical …, 2022 - Springer
The work relative value unit (wRVU) is a commonly cited surrogate for surgical complexity;
however, it is highly susceptible to subjective interpretation and external forces. Our …
however, it is highly susceptible to subjective interpretation and external forces. Our …
[HTML][HTML] Development of a local model for measuring the work of surgeons
Objectives The Relative Value Unit (RVU) is the main method of calculating surgeons'
reimbursements and a tool for measuring the work of surgeons. Existing evidence shows …
reimbursements and a tool for measuring the work of surgeons. Existing evidence shows …