Patient impressions of reimbursement for orthopedic spine surgeons

Abstract

The study aim was to understand patient impressions of reimbursement to orthopedic spine surgeons. Our findings revealed that the majority of patients significantly overestimate the amount surgeons are reimbursed per procedure. Despite this, most feel that surgeons are appropriately compensated. Additionally, many patients are unaware of the global billing period.

Keywords: Health care costs; Medicare; Orthopaedic surgeon; Physician reimbursement; Spine surgeons; Surgeon salaries.