The Trend of Medicare Reimbursement for Total Joint Arthroplasty: Using Mathematical Models to Predict Possible Per-Hour Rate Out to 2030.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While multiple studies have assessed the trends of Medicare reimbursement for orthopedic total joint arthroplasty (TJA) surgeries, none have forecasted reimbursement in relatable per-hour figures. The purposes of this study are to examine trends of reimbursement for primary and revision TJA and translate forecasted primary TJA reimbursement to relatable per-hour compensation.

Methods

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services reimbursement data from 1992 to 2024 were used to create a historical view of reimbursement for primary and revision TJA. All monetary values were converted to 2023 USD to account for inflation. Polynomial and linear forecast equations were used to predict the future of the TJA reimbursement to 2030. Relative Value Scale Update Committee s

SUBMITTER: Catton E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11295619 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature