- (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.
Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 31A-1-301. Additional terms are defined as follows:
KEY: relative value study
Date of Last Change: January 1, 2026
Notice of Continuation: October 13, 2023
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 31A-2-201(3); 31A-22-307(2)