R590-267-3. Definitions

Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 31A-1-301. Additional terms are defined as follows: (1) "Conversion factor" means a multiplier used to convert the relative value unit or units of a service or a procedure to a reimbursement rate. (2) "Relative value unit" means a numerical value assigned to a medical or dental procedure as published in an edition of the RVP or RVD. (3) "RVD 2025" means 2025 Edition of the Relative Values for Dentists published by Optum, website: www.optumcoding.com, and incorporated by reference within this rule. (4) "RVD 2023" means 2023 Edition of the Relative Values for Dentists published by Optum, website: www.optumcoding.com, and incorporated by reference within this rule. (5) "RVP 2025" means 2025 Edition of the Relative Values for Physicians published by Optum, website: www.optumcoding.com, and incorporated by reference within this rule. (6) "RVP 2023" means 2023 Edition of the Relative Values for Physicians published by Optum, website: www.optumcoding.com, and incorporated by reference within this rule.