Conversion Multiplier Increases 1.3% for 2018 Medical Fee Schedule

The Workers’ Compensation Commission has released its Maryland specific conversion multiplier for its 2018 medical fee schedule. The conversion multiplier will increase 1.3% in accordance with the Medicare Economic Index for the first quarter of 2017. The conversion multiplier for calendar year 2017 was an increase of 1.2%. For calendar year 2018, the Maryland specific conversion factor will be $44.83 for medical services and treatment, up from the current $44.25; $59.22 for orthopedic and neurological surgical services, up from the current $58.46; and $21.35 for anesthesiology s...