Less than half of orthopedists are reimbursed on a fee-for-service basis, according to Medscape's 2018 Orthopedist Compensation report.
Here is how orthopedists are reimbursed.
1. Insurance: 80 percent
2. Fee-for-service: 47 percent
3. ACO: 19 percent
4. Cash-only practice: 5 percent
5. Direct primary care: 4 percent
6. Concierge practice: 2 percent
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