Comparison of current relative value unit-based prices and utility between common surgical procedures, including orthopedic surgeries, in South Korea
Yoon Hyo Choi,
Tae Hun Kwon,
Chin Youb Chung
et al.
Abstract:Background
The medical pricing system strongly influences physicians’ job satisfaction and patient health outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the current relative value unit (RVU)-based pricing and utility of patients in commonly performed surgical procedures in South Korea.
Methods
Fifteen common surgical procedures were selected from OECD statistics, and three additional orthopedic procedures were examined. The current pricing of each surgi… Show more
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