Why does fm get paid less per rvu than IM for the same work?

[Reboa]

Just wondering why this is a thing, or maybe I’m a bit misinformed. I appreciate any insight.

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[deleted87716]

Just wondering why this is a thing, or maybe I’m a bit misinformed. I appreciate any insight.

Not sure this is a thing. It would be employer-specific if it were. There's no reason why there should be a discrepancy, as the work is literally identical.

 

[NeuroticByN8ure]

Not a thing based off of any of the hospital owned groups that I've looked at.

 

[Reboa]

http://www.medpac.gov/docs/default-source/contractor-reports/jan19_medpac_disparities_physiciancompensationreport_cvr_contractor_sec.pdf?sfvrsn=0

Page 19 table 4 was where I was looking, maybe just some regional differences or something, plus it’s 3 years old. Thanks for the replies.

 

[deleted480308]

http://www.medpac.gov/docs/default-source/contractor-reports/jan19_medpac_disparities_physiciancompensationreport_cvr_contractor_sec.pdf?sfvrsn=0

Page 19 table 4 was where I was looking, maybe just some regional differences or something, plus it’s 3 years old. Thanks for the replies.

Could be an inpatient vs outpatient impact or medicaid since fm sees kids?