Here is how the average orthopedic surgeon pay compares to CMS’ physician fee schedule over the last five years:
Note: Compensation data was provided by Medscape.
2024
Compensation: $558,000
CMS conversion factor: $32.74 (-3.4%)
2023
Compensation: $573,000
CMS conversion factor: $33.06 (-4.48%)
2022
Compensation: $557,000
CMS conversion factor: $33.59 (-3.73%)
2021
Compensation: $511,000
CMS conversion factor: $32.41 (-10%)
2020
Compensation: $511,000
CMS conversion factor: $36.09 (+0.14%)
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