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CMS divides each MA plans average risk score by this normalization factor to calculate the final risk score, which determines plan payments. Thus, the higher the normalization factor, the lower the risk score and the lower the payments to the MA plan.
A geographic practice cost index (GPCI) has been established for every Medicare payment locality for each of the three components RVU components. The GPCIs are applied in the calculation of a Medicare payment schedule amount by multiplying the RVU for each component times the GPCI for that component.
A labor market areas wage index value is the ratio of the areas average hourly wage to the national average hourly wage.
New efficiency adjustment: CMS proposes a new -2.5% adjustment to work RVUs for all CPT codes except time-based codes (e.g., E/M visits). According to CMS, the goal is to better reflect service intensity and rebalance valuation between primary care and procedural services.
The Geographic Practice Cost Index (GCPI) will remain the same as it was for 2024, through March 2025. The conversion factor for 2025 will stay at $32.3465.

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CMS adjusts for local cost variation based on the hospital wage index value that is applicable to the hospital under subpart D of this part. The adjustment factor equals the hospital wage index value applicable to the hospital raised to the . 6848 power and is applied to 100 percent of the Federal rate.
Geographic Practice Cost Index is used along with Relative Value Units by Medicare to determine allowable payment amounts for medical procedures. There are multiple GPCIs: Cost of Living, Malpractice, and Practice Cost/Expense.