“Hand surgeons probably don’t starve”: Patient’s perceptions of physician reimbursements for performing an open carpal tunnel release

ConclusionRespondents believed that hand surgeons should be reimbursed greater than 12 times the Medicare reimbursement rate of approximately $412 and that the physicians (surgeons and anesthesiologist) should command most of the health care funds allocated to this treatment. This study highlights the discrepancy between patient ’s perceptions and actual physician reimbursement as it relates to federal health care. Efforts should be made to educate patients on this discrepancy.

Source: Hand - December 1, 2015 Category: Surgery Source Type: research