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The Journal of Arthroplasty, PAPER #3| VOLUME 23, ISSUE 2, P315, FEBRUARY 01, 2008
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An Analysis of Medicare Payment Policy for Total Joint Arthroplasty: The Value of Patient Severity of Illness and Surgical Complexity as Predictors of Relative Resource Use in Total Joint Arthroplasty
Kevin J. Bozic, MD* Amanda Smith, MPH Daniel J. Berry, MD* Thomas P. Sculco, MD Harry E. Rubash, MD*Ankle Elbow Hip Knee Shoulder Wrist
Medicare facility payment policy for total joint arthroplasty (TJA) was modified in 2005 to reflect differences in resource use between primary and revision TJA procedures.
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