College Joins Fight Against Implementation of G2211 Code

The ACS, with 18 other surgical organizations, has expressed strong opposition to the implementation of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) code G2211, which would penalize surgeons and negatively affect surgical patients.

In a letter sent last week to CMS, the 19 groups expressed continued opposition to the code and called for long-term payment reform.G2211 was first introduced in 2020 as an effort by CMS to pay more for certain office visits. These additional payments wouldpredominately help primary care physicians even though most of the office visit codes for this type of care were increased in 2021.

In the 3 years since G2211 was introduced, its flaws and the larger problems with the Medicare physician payment system have not been addressed.

“The ACS continues to advocate for a long-term, permanent fix to the broken payment system to enable better delivery of care forpatients. Congress can stop implementation of G2211, eliminate a majority of the expected 2024 Medicare physician payment cut, and not be required to expend any resources for this short-term solution,” said Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, ACS Executive Directorand CEO.

2024 Academic Pilgrimage – COSTA RICA

April 13 / 21, 2024

Land Tour includes:

1. 3 nights accommodation at the Hotel Crowne Plaza or similar in San Jose. Hotel taxes and service charges are included.
2. 3 nights accommodation at the Lomas del Volcan in La Fortuna (Arenal). Hotel taxes and service charges are included.
3. 2 nights accommodation at the Tamarindo Diria Hotel or similar in Guanacaste. Hotel taxes and service charges are included.
4. Daily breakfast at the hotel, three lunches and seven dinners. (1 glass of wine or beer or soft drink included with 3 lunches and 6 dinners)
5. All tours with English Speaking Guides and private motor coach.
6. Transfers with English speaking assistants private motor coach.
7. San Jose City Tour; Doka Coffee Tour; Cano Negro Boat Tour; Arenal Volcano Trail Tour & Organic Farm Tour with sugar cane tasting and cooking class; Hacienda El Viejo Tour

Pricing: Land only tour price is $3,925 per person, double occupancy based on 20 passengers traveling together. For single occupancy, add $1095 per room. Air fare and tips are not included in the price. Airfare is $852 / per person including airport taxes and fuel surcharges (Subject to change prior to ticketing) Please contact Maryse Koster from Travel 15 to book your air.