Importance of RUC Surveys
The results of these surveys provide the basis for the reimbursement rate determination. The AUA and ACOG, like other specialty societies, conduct surveys for the RUC of their memberships to obtain physician work and practice expense inputs on specific codes that are pertinent to important procedures and services performed by specialists. Thus, direct information from those specialists familiar with the procedure is essential for accurate reimbursement rates. A minimum of 30 completed surveys from a specialty’s physicians is required for further consideration of a code. (Source: AUA)
Why Should I complete a survey?
Completion of surveys is essential. Survey results received from the physicians who are familiar with the service or procedure in question provide the foundation for accurate valuation of the code, and the subsequent reimbursement assigned. Without this input, the appropriate level of work, skill and mental effort needed to perform the procedure cannot be properly assessed. Only experienced physicians can supply this critical information. Thus, when you receive an email from the AUA or ACOG requesting your participation in a RUC survey, it is critical that you respond. Your answers help determine proper reimbursement for urogynecology codes. (Source: AUA)
Tips to Completing a RUC Survey
The AUA has compiled a helpful two-page guide to completing a RUC survey.
