I am setting up a new practice and need to establish a fee schedule. Where can I turn for help?
There are numerous ways to determine your fee schedule, such as percentage of Medicare and/or using the resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS). CAFP is prevented from gathering or disseminating specific fee schedules used by family physicians in California due to federal antitrust laws. Fee schedule information is available from a number of businesses, including:Ingenix, 800-464-3649 or http://www.ingenixonline.com/Modules/default/default.asp Practice Management Information Corp., 800-633-7467 or pmicbooks.comPhysiciansPractice, http://www.physicianspractice.com/, has a fee schedule worksheet. Look in the “tools” section. Some information may also be available in Facts About Family Practice, Section VI, Economic Status of Family Physicians, available at www.aafp.org/facts.An experienced practice management consultant can also guide you in the development of your fee schedule. Contact shogeland@familydocs.org for a referral.
