Trends of Medicare Reimbursement Rates for Lower Extremity Procedures.

Reimbursement for lower extremity amputation and salvage procedures has steadily declined from 2010 to 2021 after adjusting for inflation, with amputation procedures being devaluated at a greater rate than lower extremity salvage procedures. With the recent marked inflation, knowledge of these trends is crucial for surgeons, hospitals, and healthcare policymakers to ensure appropriate physician reimbursement.