
The ACP said it was encouraged by many provisions outlined in the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2023; however, both ACP and the AMA expressed concern over cuts to physician payments, which would take effect Jan. 1.
CMS proposed a 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) conversion factor of $33.08, a reduction to the 2022 conversion factor of $34.61, according to the agency.
“This conversion factor accounts for the statutorily required update to the conversion factor for CY 2023 of 0%, the expiration of the 3% increase in PFS payments for CY 2022 as required by the Protecting