title: 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.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 2912 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA. Electronic address: weltonk@med.umich.edu.
authors: K Linnea
authors: KL
authors: Welton
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 2912 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
authors: M Mustafa
authors: MM
authors: Gomberawalla
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 2912 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA; Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan, 1415 Washington Heights, 4647 SPH Tower, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
authors: Joel J
authors: JJ
authors: Gagnier
authors: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beaumont Health System, 3601 W. Thirteen Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI, 48073, USA.
authors: Jeffrey S
authors: JS
authors: Fischgrund
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 2912 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
authors: Gregory P
authors: GP
authors: Graziano
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, 2912 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
authors: Rakesh D
authors: RD
authors: Patel
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001290:Attitude; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000191:economics* / Q000523:psychology; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology*; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D013131:Spine / Q000601:surgery; D066231:Surgeons / Q000191:economics*
keywords: Health care costs; Medicare; Orthopaedic surgeon; Physician reimbursement; Spine surgeons; Surgeon salaries