Becker's Healthcare November 5, 2025
CMS released its finalized 2025 physician fee schedule Oct. 31, which included an “efficiency adjustment” of negative 2.5% work RVUs.
Dozens of physician organizations condemned the rule and the reduction, with the American Medical Association arguing that reimbursement under Medicare will shrink for more than 7,000 physician services. This represents 95% of all services provided by physicians, according to the AMA, which has advocated for an alternative payment structure.
Work relative value units and intra-service time for all non-time-based codes will see a 2.5% cut in 2026, with additional reductions expected every three years.
CMS said the adjustment recognizes some services, such as surgical procedures, likely become more efficient over time. The agency also listed diagnostic imaging interpretation,...
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