resource-based relative value scale

re·source–based rel·a·tive val·ue scale

noun
\ˈrē-ˌsō(ə)rs-ˈbāst-ˈrel-ət-iv-ˈval-(ˌ)yü-\

Definition of RESOURCE-BASED RELATIVE VALUE SCALE

: a system of payments to physicians for treating Medicare patients that takes into account the work done by the physicians, malpractice insurance, and practice expenses including staff salaries, overhead, supplies, and equipment—abbreviation RBRVS