Future Trends and Challenges in Orthopaedic Coding and Payment Models with Dr. Adam Bruggeman

Discover the transformative changes on the horizon for orthopaedic coding and payment models with our esteemed guest, Dr. Adam Bruggeman. Covered are the new CMS-mandated procedural-based bundles, specifically the "team" bundle affecting 25% of US hospitals. Dr. Bruggeman sheds light on the financial and administrative hurdles these mandates bring and compares them to the cost-saving success of physician-led bundles. Prepare yourself for an in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of hospital-based healthcare bundles and their profound implications for orthopaedic surgeons. The conversation reveals how these new regulations might shift financial risks between hospitals and doctors, leading to a rare alignment of interests in opposing mandatory bundles. We also dive into the CMMI"s push for value-based care and its potential impact on the sustainability of Medicare, putting a spotlight on the delicate balance of cost and care quality. Join us as Dr. Bruggeman shares his expert views on the future of medical coding, particularly within the contexts of fee-for-service models and ambulatory surgery centers. From CPT and ICD-10 codes to the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RUC), we cover the complexities that define this space. We also discuss the slow shift towards value-based care and the promising, albeit underused, concept of condition-based bundles. This episode is packed with insights and foresight into the future of orthopaedic surgery and healthcare reimbursement models.