American journal of clinical oncology
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Am. J. Clin. Oncol. · Dec 2018
Mohs Micrographic Surgery Volume and Payment Patterns Among Dermatologists in the Medicare Population, 2013.
Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) has expanded markedly in recent years but there is limited information on volume, practice patterns or reimbursement. This study characterizes MMS utilization in the Medicare population. ⋯ In 2013 reimbursement for MMS comprised almost 19% of the amount reimbursed by Medicare Part B Fee For Service to dermatologists and greater than half a percent of the total amount reimbursed to all physicians participating in the program. Further studies incorporating clinical and outcomes data are needed to evaluate appropriate utilization of this procedure.