resource-based relative value scale

resource-based relative value scale
re·source-based rel·a·tive val·ue scale 'rē-.sō(ə)rs-'bāst-'rel-ət-iv-'val-(.)yü- n a system of payments to physicians for treating Medicare patients that takes into account the work done by the physicians, malpractice insurance, and practice expenses including staff salaries, overhead, supplies, and equipment abbr. RBRVS

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