Radiologists Calling for Comp Changes in Response to CMS Cuts

By Michael Whiteley, Eastern Bureau ChiefThe Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission is considering changes to the conversion factor it applies to Medicare rates for radiology services after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reduced relative value units for radiology.Chairman Karl Aumann said last week the commission is in discussions over requests by radiologists to adjust Maryland's Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule, but has not proposed specific changes.Maryland sets maximum reimbursements at 109% of the fees established by CMS, adjusted by annual convers...