Description:As healthcare providers in rural Alabama, it's crucial to understand the intersection of productivity metrics, such as RVUs (Relative Value Units) to better serve our communities and address the growing needs of patient care. The RVU system plays a critical role in the professional development and compensation of medical professionals at all stages of their careers. This presentation will provide a foundational understanding of RVUs, focus on improving efficiency, navigating RVU-related compensation models, and finding balance between clinical work, teaching, and administrative responsibilities. By addressing both the practical and strategic aspects of the RVU system, attendees will gain strategies to maximize the value of the work they’re already doing, regardless of their career stage. This discussion will explore how to effectively integrate RVUs into our practices so as to improve health outcomes while maintaining sustainable and efficient workflows.
CME Objectives:After completing this activity, learners will be able to:- Utilize appropriate and efficient documentation for the revised outpatient Evaluation and Management Codes
- Apply Medical Decision-Making to the outpatient Evaluation and Management coding levels
- Appropriately calculate time when using time-based coding for the outpatient Evaluation and Management coding levels.
Disclosure:The speaker, planners and staff who control content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Estimated Completion Time:45 Minutes
Instructions for Earning Credit: Learner must review all of the content included in the online video course, pass the online post-test with a score of at least 80%, and complete the course evaluation. Note: Post-test is automatically locked after four unsuccessful attempts. Recorded: February 20, 2025
Released: March 12, 2025
Expires: March 12, 2028
Course Fee: Members: Free; Non-members: $65
Refund Policy: Registration is not refundable.