RBRVS: Resource-Based Relative Value Scale

The AMA advocates for fair and accurate valuation for all physician services within the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS). To ensure that physician services across all specialties are well-represented, the AMA established the AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC). The RUC makes annual recommendations regarding new and revised physician services to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and performs broad reviews of the RBRVS every five years. Click on one of the links below to learn more about how the AMA is helping doctors help patients through physician payment policy and systems.

RUC participants, including members, advisors, staff, and other designated specialty society representatives, may access detailed and up-to-date information about the RUC process online. RUC participants must contact AMA staff to access the site.