Practice Management

Take the ACS Compensation Survey

The American College of Surgeons is conducting the ACS Compensation Survey powered by Resolve. By sharing information about your compensation and employment agreement, you will contribute to a growing source of surgeon-reported data designed to provide more meaningful comparisons across specialties, regions, and practice characteristics.

Take the survey for a chance to win a free Resolve contract review ($1,099 value). The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and is open through November 14, 2026.

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Member Benefits

Access Contract & Practice Management Services

As a benefit of membership in the ACS, members can access a wide range of practice management services that can help them run a successful practice and negotiate an employment contract. Rohan A. Joseph, MD, FACS, from Tallahassee, Florida, provides an overview.

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Coding & Billing

ACS Bulletin Articles

Read articles about how to correctly report CPT codes and modifiers.

CPT Coding Courses

Learn more about opportunities for surgeons and their staff to attend a CPT coding course and sharpen coding skills to maximize reimbursement.

E/M Coding Education

Learn more about reporting E/M services, split/shared visits, and critical care services.

Hernia Repair Coding Education

Learn more about correct coding for anterior abdominal hernia repair.

ACS Coding Hotline

Get your coding questions answered through the ACS coding hotline.

Dimensions of Practice

Employed Surgeons

Explore resources, including contract review services, data reports, webinars, and other tools to help surgeons navigate employment in institutional settings.

Private/Small Surgical Practices

Explore resources, including webinars and primers, to help surgeons practicing in private or small group settings.

Understanding Surgeon Unionization

Evidence-based ACS resources explain surgeon unionization, outlining legal, ethical impacts for surgeons and trainees to make informed decisions.

Personal Financial Wellness

Learn more about financial planning firms available to assist surgeons in planning for financial wellness.

Reducing Malpractice Risk

The “Three Ps” refer to “prevent, preclude, and prevail"—the three key elements to reduce practitioner risk related to malpractice litigation.

Telehealth

Telehealth has emerged as a transformative force, challenging traditional paradigms, and offering innovative solutions to various problems.

News

Bulletin

How Will the 2026 MPFS Affect Your Practice?

Learn about new MPFS final rule payment policy, coding, and reimbursement changes, which took effect on January 1.

ACS Brief

Learn About Coping with Litigation

Knowing key steps in the malpractice litigation process can help surgeons better understand their role as defendants and reduce uncertainty.

Additional Resources

Physicians as Assistants at Surgery Report

This report provides guidance on how often an operation may require a physician to assist at surgery

Payor Tools

Find links to payor payment policies, such as the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule lookup tool.

Surgical Patient Education Program Products

The ACS Surgical Patient Education Program has created brochures, guides, and courses to help your patients and their caregivers.

Surgeon Qualifications and Certifications

What does FACS mean? Learn why choosing a surgeon with “FACS” after their name ensures high-quality care.

The Power of Quality

ACS Quality Programs are the definitive measure of a hospital’s surgical quality. Learn how our programs improve care and prevent complications.

Onboarding Checklist for Surgeons

The onboarding checklist guides surgeons and hiring teams through key steps, addressing practice types and well-being to ease the transition process.