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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AQ87 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: ●Five Year Review of Work Relative Value Units Under the Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1582-PN) 
Abstract: This proposed notice sets forth proposed revisions to work relative value units (RVUs) affecting payment for physicians' services. The Act requires that we review RVUs no less than every five years. The revised values will be finalized in the CY 2012 Physician Fee Schedule final rule and will be effective for services furnished beginning January 1, 2012. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: None     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: SSA, sec 1848(c)(2)(B)(i)   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory    01/01/2012 

Overall Description of Deadline: The comment period for this proposed notice must end prior to the start of the annual CY 2012 PFS proposed rule comment period.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Notice  06/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Rebecca Cole
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation, MS: C4-03-06, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-1589
Email: rebecca.cole@cms.hhs.gov