Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a CMS reporting program that uses a combination of incentive payments and penalties to promote reporting of quality data. This presentation discusses.
This slide deck provides a detailed overview of the PQRS program, including helpful information on how to report for PQRS using the claims-based reporting method. Learn how to report Quality Data Codes for PQRS on Medicare claims and avoid penalties!
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This webinar, Understanding the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Requirements in 2014, goes over which reporting options are available, what the incentives and penalties are for participating, reporting requirements, and how to choose quality measure for reporting.
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This presentation is an overview of PQRS requirements in 2014, requirements for PQRS EHR reporting, and measure selection and EHR reporting applicability. The presentation will also give a deep dive into using Practice Fusion for PQRS reporting.
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Learn about the new data elements, which quality measures they can be used for, and information on reporting quality measures using Practice Fusion for Meaningful Use, PQRS EHR Reporting, and other quality improvement programs.
This slide deck provides a detailed overview of the PQRS program, including helpful information on how to report for PQRS using the claims-based reporting method. Learn how to report Quality Data Codes for PQRS on Medicare claims and avoid penalties!
Understanding the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Requirements in 2014Practice Fusion
This webinar, Understanding the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Requirements in 2014, goes over which reporting options are available, what the incentives and penalties are for participating, reporting requirements, and how to choose quality measure for reporting.
Using Practice Fusion for PQRS EHR Reporting in 2014Practice Fusion
This presentation is an overview of PQRS requirements in 2014, requirements for PQRS EHR reporting, and measure selection and EHR reporting applicability. The presentation will also give a deep dive into using Practice Fusion for PQRS reporting.
New clinical quality measure reporting in Practice Fusion [slides]Practice Fusion
Learn about the new data elements, which quality measures they can be used for, and information on reporting quality measures using Practice Fusion for Meaningful Use, PQRS EHR Reporting, and other quality improvement programs.
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Review CMS quality measures, how to capture the data in Practice Fusion, and how this data can be used to earn incentive payments through quality reporting programs, including Meaningful Use and PQRS.
Meaningful Use Stage 2 Summary of Care Data Exchange with Practice FusionPractice Fusion
Stage 2 of Meaningful Use requires that providers complete three Summary of Care measures related to sending referrals. Practice Fusion has enabled providers to complete these measures through our new referral workflows.
To learn about how these referral workflows work (including Direct messaging) and how these workflows relate to Meaningful Use, review the slideshow. This detailed guide will walk you through understanding Direct and how to enable it, the variety of ways to send a referral in Practice Fusion, and how to achieve the related Meaningful Use measures.
Learn how to enroll your patients in Practice Fusion's patient portal while meeting all your Meaningful Use Stage 1 and Stage 2 requirements. Our recommended workflow maximizes patient engagement while limiting the burden on your staff.
Meaningful Use Stage 2 and Health Information Exchange (HIE)MassEHealth
Transformational intent of Meaningful Use (MU) and the increased trend toward interoperability in MU Stage 2 (MU2); MU2 objectives with an HIE component and their MU2 measures; Approaches to achieving the transitions of care; Available public health registries and their current status and submission pathway; How to find a trading partner and best practices to engaging
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CMS announced the Quality Payment Program (QPP) final rule in October 2017, stating how it plans to implement the clinician payment changes to QPP, mandated under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (MACRA) act. The implementation of the MACRA act impacts different type of organizations, one such being the Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). ACOs are evaluated for payments on the basis of quality care and the cost factors associated in achieving their quality goals. Post MACRA implementation, all clinicians will receive payments as per the MIPS (Merit based incentive payments) and Advanced APMs (Advanced alternative payment models). ACO’s can register as APM entities and are eligible to receive payments under Advanced APMs. There is a third category of APM entities which participate in Advanced APMs models but do not meet the threshold of payments and patients set by CMS. Such entities fall into a category that is straddling the line between APM and the MIPS track, called MIPS APM (partially qualifying APM participants). This document discusses about the reporting, scoring and payments for the MIPS APM entities
Did you know that ALL of your Medicare reimbursements will be docked if you don't participate in the PQRS reporting program? This applies to mental / behavioral heath and substance abuse providers - get the full scoop in our guide.
Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF) is a voluntary annual incentive programme for GPs in England, detailing practice achievement results. The primary objective of QOF is to drive the quality of primary care and reduce variations in the quality of care amongst GPs
Our Insights webinar this week tackles a little-known program that will have a big impact on fee-for-service Medicare providers. The Value-Based Payment Modifier (or Value Modifier for short) is something every Medicare provider should know about as soon as possible. One way or another, providers will wind up on either the incentive or penalty side of this legislation. Take advantage of our webinar for in-depth information on this complex and far-reaching topic.
CSR vs Regulatory Penalties: A Critical Organizational Choice & Loss Preventi...PECB
The importance of corporate social responsibility reporting in today’s financial markets is rising. There has been an increase in the number of social reporting requirements driven by regulatory bodies and stock exchanges around the world that have played a key role in advancing the field of social reporting. Therefore, this session covers important differences & similarities between CSR Implementation and Regulatory Penalties and other strategies for effective CSR implementation.
Main points covered:
• Differences & Similarities between CSR Implementation and Regulatory Penalties
• Strategies for Effective CSR Implementation
• Beneficial Consequence of CSR Implementation
Presenter:
This webinar was presented by Ayo Ogunkoya, Principal HSE & Risk Management Consultant at Generative HSE Inc.
Link of the recorded session published on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tdfkFoEbyE4
Measuring & Monitoring Clinical Quality Measures Using Practice FusionPractice Fusion
Review CMS quality measures, how to capture the data in Practice Fusion, and how this data can be used to earn incentive payments through quality reporting programs, including Meaningful Use and PQRS.
Meaningful Use Stage 2 Summary of Care Data Exchange with Practice FusionPractice Fusion
Stage 2 of Meaningful Use requires that providers complete three Summary of Care measures related to sending referrals. Practice Fusion has enabled providers to complete these measures through our new referral workflows.
To learn about how these referral workflows work (including Direct messaging) and how these workflows relate to Meaningful Use, review the slideshow. This detailed guide will walk you through understanding Direct and how to enable it, the variety of ways to send a referral in Practice Fusion, and how to achieve the related Meaningful Use measures.
Learn how to enroll your patients in Practice Fusion's patient portal while meeting all your Meaningful Use Stage 1 and Stage 2 requirements. Our recommended workflow maximizes patient engagement while limiting the burden on your staff.
Meaningful Use Stage 2 and Health Information Exchange (HIE)MassEHealth
Transformational intent of Meaningful Use (MU) and the increased trend toward interoperability in MU Stage 2 (MU2); MU2 objectives with an HIE component and their MU2 measures; Approaches to achieving the transitions of care; Available public health registries and their current status and submission pathway; How to find a trading partner and best practices to engaging
MIPS APM for ACOs: A Hybrid Reimbursement ModelCitiusTech
CMS announced the Quality Payment Program (QPP) final rule in October 2017, stating how it plans to implement the clinician payment changes to QPP, mandated under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (MACRA) act. The implementation of the MACRA act impacts different type of organizations, one such being the Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). ACOs are evaluated for payments on the basis of quality care and the cost factors associated in achieving their quality goals. Post MACRA implementation, all clinicians will receive payments as per the MIPS (Merit based incentive payments) and Advanced APMs (Advanced alternative payment models). ACO’s can register as APM entities and are eligible to receive payments under Advanced APMs. There is a third category of APM entities which participate in Advanced APMs models but do not meet the threshold of payments and patients set by CMS. Such entities fall into a category that is straddling the line between APM and the MIPS track, called MIPS APM (partially qualifying APM participants). This document discusses about the reporting, scoring and payments for the MIPS APM entities
Did you know that ALL of your Medicare reimbursements will be docked if you don't participate in the PQRS reporting program? This applies to mental / behavioral heath and substance abuse providers - get the full scoop in our guide.
Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF) is a voluntary annual incentive programme for GPs in England, detailing practice achievement results. The primary objective of QOF is to drive the quality of primary care and reduce variations in the quality of care amongst GPs
Our Insights webinar this week tackles a little-known program that will have a big impact on fee-for-service Medicare providers. The Value-Based Payment Modifier (or Value Modifier for short) is something every Medicare provider should know about as soon as possible. One way or another, providers will wind up on either the incentive or penalty side of this legislation. Take advantage of our webinar for in-depth information on this complex and far-reaching topic.
CSR vs Regulatory Penalties: A Critical Organizational Choice & Loss Preventi...PECB
The importance of corporate social responsibility reporting in today’s financial markets is rising. There has been an increase in the number of social reporting requirements driven by regulatory bodies and stock exchanges around the world that have played a key role in advancing the field of social reporting. Therefore, this session covers important differences & similarities between CSR Implementation and Regulatory Penalties and other strategies for effective CSR implementation.
Main points covered:
• Differences & Similarities between CSR Implementation and Regulatory Penalties
• Strategies for Effective CSR Implementation
• Beneficial Consequence of CSR Implementation
Presenter:
This webinar was presented by Ayo Ogunkoya, Principal HSE & Risk Management Consultant at Generative HSE Inc.
Link of the recorded session published on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tdfkFoEbyE4
Health care providers today face an overwhelming number of change initiatives that aim to move the provider community in a given direction by leveraging incentives and penalties. Learn about all of the incentives and penalties CMS is leveraging to drive health care reform.
2011 CMS Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS): Teaching Doctors of Chiropractic How to Report on Measures Related to Quality Patient Care by Tony Hamm, American Chiropractic Association
In some ways, 2014 turned out to be not quite as cataclysmic as expected. However, maintaining a strong road map for the future remains critical especially with the ever shifting regulatory landscape. Learn four simple things to focus on for the remainder of 2014.
Updated With a Second Option!
For practices not currently participating in the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System, and who don’t want to use a qualified registry or electronic health record PQRS reporting mechanism, another Medicare penalty is looming. Take action now to sign up for a temporary mechanism to prevent it.
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SourceMed Therapy Q1 2016 Regulatory Update, hosted by Chief Therapy Officer David McMullan, PT. Covering news and regulatory updates for the outpatient physical therapy industry.
Basic explanation of the physician quality reporting system. Some of the due dates and actions that could be taken before Dec 31st to prevent losing money in the future.
The Guidebook to Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 dispels MACRA myths and puts you in the know with easy-to-follow guidance. Interpret MACRA changes with step-by-step advice to understand and master MACRA’s final rule.
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In this webinar, Sr. Training Specialist, Marina Verdara, will provide you with the information and tools you need to ensure that your business avoids receiving penalties related to MACRA.
Marina will:
-Provide an in-depth analysis of MACRA, including APM and MIPS
-Review the four MIPS reporting categories and how your business can meet each of their individual requirements
-Recommend industry best practices so both independent medical practices and billing companies can avoid penalties in 2019
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Meaningful Use: Programs, Penalities, and PaymentsBen Quirk
Meaningful Use is not dead!
MIPS may be just around the corner, but MU is still very much in the picture. There is enough time, however, for your practice to optimize 2016 reporting and increase 2018 payments and avoid penalties.
This presentation takes you through the steps needed to successfully attest for 2016 and be prepared for upcoming changes.
When Section 501(r) was added to the Internal Revenue Code in 2010, focus on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulatory changes shifted to non-profit hospitals, namely imposing requirements to maintain tax-exempt status. The amended ACA affects organizations with one or more hospitals, which are reviewed on a facility-by-facility basis.
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Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
1. PQRS CLAIMS BASED
REPORTING IN 2014
The materials in this presentation, or prepared as part of this presentation, are provided for
informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or legal opinions. You should not
act or rely on any information contained in this presentation, or any materials prepared for this
presentation, without first seeking the advice of a qualified and independent attorney.
Created by:
Emily Richmond
Senior Manager, Health Care Quality
Practice Fusion, Inc.
2. PQRS is a CMS reporting program that uses a combination of incentive
payments and penalties to promote reporting of quality data
Who is eligible for PQRS?
+ Providers who see Medicare Part B patients and are reimbursed under the
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS).
+ This includes physicians, chiropractors, dentists, PAs, NPs, and other
eligible practitioners and therapists.
What services are PQRS eligible?
+ Under PQRS, covered professional services are those paid under or based
on the Medicare PFS.
+ Those services are eligible for PQRS incentive payments and/or payment
adjustments.
What is the Physician Quality Reporting System?
3. Your PQRS participation in 2014 determines both your potential payment
incentive and possible adjustment penalties that will affect future
Medicare reimbursements:
PQRS Participation in 2014
Year
Year Data Collected to
Inform Payment/Penalty
Bonus/Adjustment
Incentive Payment
2014 2014 +0.5%
Payment Adjustment
2015 2013 -1.5%
2016 2014 -2.0%
2017+ 2015 -2.0%
Year
Year Data Collected to
Inform Payment/Penalty
Bonus/Adjustment
Incentive Payment
2014 2014 +0.5%
Payment Adjustment
2015 2013 -1.5%
2016 2014 -2.0%
2017+ 2015 -2.0%
4. + To qualify for the 2014
PQRS incentive, you
must use one of the
following reporting
options.
+ Note that completing
requirements to earn
the 2014 PQRS
incentive automatically
results in avoiding the
2016 PQRS payment
penalty.
Earning the 2014 PQRS Incentive
Claims-Based Reporting
Registry Reporting
Qualified Clinical Data
Registry (QCDR) Reporting
Group Practice Reporting
Option (GPRO) Reporting
EHR Reporting
5. To avoid the 2016 PQRS payment adjustment of 2% without completing the
PQRS incentive requirements, you must use one of the following reporting
options:
Avoiding the 2016 PQRS Payment Penalty
Claims-Based Reporting
Registry Reporting
Qualified Clinical Data
Registry Reporting
Group Practice Reporting
Option (GPRO) Reporting
6. + To be eligible for the 2014 PQRS incentive payment if
reporting individual measures via claims, report:
At least 9 measures, covering at least 3 of the National
Quality Strategy (NQS) domains, AND
Report each measure for at least 50% of the EP’s Medicare
Part B FFS patients seen during the reporting period to which
the measure applies.
+ Note: Measures with a 0% performance rate will not be
counted.
Incentive Payment Claims Reporting Requirements
Beginning in 2014, measures groups can ONLY be
reporting via the registry reporting option. When
reporting via claims, you MUST choose individual
measures.
8. + To avoid the 2016 payment adjustment report at least 3
measures covering 1 National Quality Strategy domain
or be subject to the Measure-Applicability Validation
(MAV) process.
+ If less than 9 measures apply to your practice, then you
must:
Report 1-8 measures over at least one NQS domain
for which there is Medicare patient data
AND
Report each measure for at least 50% of your
Medicare Part B FFS patients seen during the
reporting period to which the measure applies.
Avoiding the Payment Penalty Reporting Requirements
10. How Do I Prepare for Claims-Based PQRS
Reporting?
• Read through the steps in this slide deck to
understand if PQRS claims-based reporting is
right for you.
• Download and/or print the necessary
documentation from CMS.
• Work with your practice medical biller or billing
partner to make sure they are aware that you
are participating in PQRS reporting.
11. 1. Determine which individual measures best fit your practice.
2. Review the specific criteria in order to satisfactorily report.
Remember that the criteria for earning the incentive is
different from the criteria for simply avoiding the payment
penalty.
You should decide which your practice wants to achieve in
2014.
3. Select which measure or measures group you want to report
on.
4. Learn how to read the measure specifications and prepare
your staff and practice workflow to report on those measures.
Reporting for PQRS Using Claims-Based Reporting
Make sure that the measures you choose to
report are related to your scope of practice.
12. What are the key parts of a PQRS measure specification?
• Tells you an overview of the measure.
• Great for deciding if the measure fits your scope of
practice.
Description
• Tells you how often to report the measure and if it can
be reported via claims or registry.
• For avoiding the PQRS penalty, it’s OK if you do not
report for an entire year.
Instructions
• Describes the patient population that this
measure reports to.
• Make sure that your practice regularly sees
patients that meet the denominator.
Denominator
• Describes the clinical action you must take to
meet the measure requirementsNumerator
• Lists the different QDCs or G-Codes that you
must report for this measure depending on
which actions are taken.
Numerator Quality-Data
Coding Options for
Reporting Satisfactorily
13. Measure #130 (NQF 0419)Documentation of Current
Medications in the Medical Record
14. Measure #130 (NQF 0419)Documentation of Current
Medications in the Medical Record
15. Measure #130 (NQF 0419)Documentation of Current
Medications in the Medical Record
16. Measure #130 (NQF 0419)Documentation of Current
Medications in the Medical Record
17. Measure #130 (NQF 0419)Documentation of Current
Medications in the Medical Record
18. Mr. Jones, age 65,
presents for office visit
(99213) with Dr.
Thomas
Scenario 1
Dr. Thomas attests to
documenting Mr. Jones’
current medications to the
best of his knowledge and
ability
Code: G8427
Scenario 2
Dr. Thomas attests that Mr.
Jones is not eligible for
medication documentation
Code: G8430
Scenario 3
Dr. Thomas does not
document Mr. Jones
medications and a reason is
not given
Code: G8428
Satisfactorily Reporting Scenario for PQRS Measure #130
19. How to Report PQRS on a CMS 1500 Claim Form
Make sure the Dx code listed is
contained in the specifications of
the measure you want to report
Include procedures, services
CPT/HCPCS modifiers as
needed
These are
the claim
line-items
QDCs should be submitted with a line-
item of $0.00 or $0.01 – DO NOT
LEAVE BLANK
The beneficiary is not
liable for nominal
amounts ($0.01) if it
must be charged for the
QDC.
Make sure to include the NPI
number of the individual EP
who performed the service
used to meet the PQRS
measure
The NPI of the billing
provider goes here. This
could also be a group NPI
if applicable.
20. + QDCs must be reported:
On the claim(s) with the denominator billing code(s)
that represents the eligible Medicare Part B encounter
For the same beneficiary
For the same date of service (DOS)
By the same eligible professional (individual NPI) who
performed the covered service, applying the
appropriate encounter codes (ICD-9-CM, CPT
Category I or HCPCS codes).
Principles for Reporting Quality Data Codes
21. + QDCs must be submitted with a line-item charge of zero
dollars ($0.00) at the time the associated covered
service is performed.
The submitted charge field cannot be blank
If a system does not allow a $0.00 line-item charge, a
nominal amount can be substituted
Entire claims with a zero ($0.00) charge will be
rejected
Whether a $0.00 charge or a nominal amount is
submitted to the Carrier or A/B MAC, the PQRS code
line will be denied but will be tracked in the National
Claims History for analysis by CMS
Principles for Reporting Quality Data Codes
22. + The individual NPI of the solo practitioner must be
included on the claim as is the normal billing process for
submitting Medicare claims.
+ If multiple providers in your practice share a TIN, the NPI
will be used to determine which provider is getting PQRS
credit on each claim.
+ The QDC must be included on the claim(s) representing
the eligible encounter that is submitted for payment at
the time the claim is initially submitted in order to be
included in PQRS analysis.
Solo NPI Submission
This means that each individual provider in
your practice must submit PQRS individually.
Make sure you are reporting PQRS for all
providers in your practice, if applicable.
23. + The RA/EOB denial code N365 is your indication that the PQRS
codes were received by CMS.
N365 reads: “This procedure code is not payable. It is for
reporting/information purposes only.”
The N365 denial code is just an indicator that the QDC codes
were received. It does not guarantee the QDC was correct or
that incentive quotas were met.
However, when a QDC is reported satisfactorily (by the
individual eligible professional), the N365 can indicate that the
claim will be used for calculating incentive eligibility.
+ Keep track of all cases reported so that you can verify QDCs
reported. Each QDC line-item will be listed with the N365 denial
remark code.
Remittance Advice (R/A) & Explanation of
Benefits (EOB)
24. + Claims processed by the Carrier or A/B MAC must reach the
national Medicare claims system data warehouse by February
28, 2015 to be included in the analysis.
+ Claims for services furnished toward the end of the reporting
period should be filed promptly.
+ Remember: claims that are resubmitted only to add QDCs will
not be included in the analysis.
Submitting On Time in Key
25. + Practice Fusion is not able to offer individual guidance on
choosing PQRS measures.
+ If you have questions regarding individual measures or how
PQRS requirements apply to you, please reach out to the CMS
QualityNet Help Desk.
Need Individual Help with PQRS?
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CMS QualityNet Help Desk
Phone: 866-288-8912,
TTY: 877-715-6222
Email:
qnetsupport@sdps.org
26. How do I find out if I am eligible for PQRS?
A. Most health care providers who are reimbursed under the
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule are eligible for PQRS.
For additional details and a list of eligible PQRS providers go to:
http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-
Assessment- Instruments/PQRS/How_To_Get_Started.html
Frequently Asked Questions
27. Can I resubmit claims for purposes of PQRS
reporting or for correcting Quality Data Codes?
A. Claims may NOT be resubmitted for the sole purpose of adding or
correcting QDCs.
If a denied claim is subsequently corrected through the appeals
process to the Carrier or A/B MAC, with accurate codes that also
correspond to the measure’s denominator, then QDCs that
correspond to the numerator should also be included on the
resubmitted claim as instructed in the measure specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
28. I’m participating in Meaningful Use this year, will
there be penalties if I don’t also participate in
PQRS?
A. PQRS is a separate and distinct program from
Meaningful Use. Providers who do not report for PQRS in
2014 will be subject to a 2% payment penalty –
regardless of whether or not they successfully participate
in Meaningful Use.
Frequently Asked Questions
29. For more information on PQRS, include links to CMS
resources and other Practice Fusion PQRS materials, go to:
http://www.practicefusion.com/blog/resource
s-and-faqs-on-cqms-and-pqrs/
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Editor's Notes
Welcome to the Practice Fusion PQRS Webinar.
The Physician Quality Reporting System, or PQRS, is a CMS reporting program that uses a combination of incentive payments and penalties to promote reporting of quality data. Providers are eligible for participation in PQRS if they are reimbursed under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and see Medicare Part B patients.This includes physicians, chiropractors, dentists, PAs, NPs, and other eligible practitioners and therapists.Under PQRS, payment incentives and penalties are determined based on eligibleprofessional services that are paid under or based on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
Your PQRS participation in 2013 determines both your potential payment incentive and possible adjustment penalties that will effect future Medicare reimbursements.As you can see, reporting in 2013 can result in either a 0.5% payment incentive or a 1.5% payment penalty. Note that in 2014, the payment penalty increases to 2.0% of your Medicare Part B reimbursements
To qualify for the 2013 PQRS incentive, you must use one of the following reporting options:Claims-Based Reporting involves reporting quality data codes, or g-codes, on Medicare claims. To achieve the payment incentive, providers must report 3 individuals measures for at least 50% of Medicare patients or report 1 measures group for at least 20-patient sampleRegistry-based reporting is used when a provider registers or connects with a data registry. This means that the registry submits the data to CMS on behalf of the provider. For registry based reporting, providers must report at least 80% of eligible instances for at least three measures or report on a 20-patient sample (if reporting measures groups)The Group Practice Reporting Option, or GPRO, is available for group practices of two or more providers with a single Tax ID number. Group practices who wish to report via the GPRO web interface or GPRO registry reporting option must register with CMS prior to October 15, 2013. When submitting data to CMS for the PQRS payment incentive, keep in mind that:You will not receive credit for any measures that result in ‘0’ (zero) values in the numerator or denominatorThe 2013 PQRS program requires that all patients included for reporting must be Medicare Part B patients.Not all providers may want to put in the effort required to achieve the 2013 PQRS payment incentive. However, all providers must act in 2013 if they want to avoid the 2015 PQRS payment penalty. Since the PQRS registration for the administrative claims reporting option has passed, and the end of 2013 is nearing quickly, we are going to go through the remaining options that providers have to participate in PQRS in 2013 to avoid the 2015 penalty.
If you want to avoid the 2015 PQRS payment penalty as an individual eligible provider, you must participate in PQRS in 2013 via one of three options:Elect to be analyzed under the administrative claims-based reporting mechanism by registering with CMS prior to October 15, 2013 Report at least one applicable measure or measures group using one of the reporting options (claims reporting using quality data codes or registry reporting)Reporting via Medicare Claims can seem like a daunting task, but once you understand the steps needed, you may find that reporting via claims to avoid the penalty is very accessible.
If you want to report for PQRS using the claim-based reporting option, there are a few things you will want to do to prepare.
We will now go through the steps to follow in order to report for PQRS using the Claims-Based reporting method. The information in purple throughout the remaining slides are referencing support documentation that you should download and/or print when going through the steps to familiarize yourself with PQRS reporting. Review the specific criteria for the chosen reporting option in order to satisfactorily report. If you choose individual measures, you will need to report at least one measure for at least one eligible Medicare beneficiary before the end of 2013 to avoid the penalty. If you choose measures group, you will need to report at least one entire measures group for at least one eligible Medicare beneficiary before the end of 2013.Select which measure or measures group you want to report on. Make sure that the measure or measures
Being able to read and understand a CMS measure specification is critical to successful PQRS reporting. Measure specifications are formatted in a specific way – once you understand how to read one measure specification, it becomes much easier to read and understand other measure specifications that you may come across, for example, in Meaningful Use or other CMS quality reporting programs. Now let’s take an example measure and go through each of these parts of the measure specification to understand what it will look like when you are reviewing the CMS PQRS documentation.
Read the description to understand if this measure is right for your practice. You’ll see that there is information about which patients this measure applies to and what clinical action must be taken to meet the measure requirements.
This section tells you how to report this measure. Note that for PQRS measures, the instructions will say that you should report this measure for every single visit during the 12 month reporting period, which is the calendar year. If you are trying to avoid the PQRS penalty, it’s okay that you did not previously report on this measure. If you are going for the incentive, you will need to report all individual measures for at least 50% of your patients. This section also tells you that the measure can be reported via claims.
The denominator section tells you which patients are eligible for this measure. As you can see, a list of CPT codes that represent eligible encounters for this measure are listed. If you have a way of flagging these CPT codes in your billing system, that will help you with remembering to report for PQRS.
The numerator tells you what clinical action must be taken to get credit for the PQRS measure. Note that it is important to familiarize yourself with all the information in this section to ensure that you are reporting on the measure accurately. There may be additional information, such as the numerator note found in Measure #130, that give you more information on how to report this measure satisfactorily.
The Numerator Quality Data Coding Options section will tell you which PQRS quality data codes you should report on your Medicare Part B claims for eligible beneficiaries in order to get credit for reporting this measure satisfactorily. You’ll notice that there are three QDC options for this measure. Depending on what clinical actions you take, you will need to report the applicable code. We will now go through a scenario for this measure to help you understand when you would report each of these codes for a specific encounter.
Now lets walk through the reporting scenarios for the three quality data codes we just talked about for PQRS Measure #130. As you can see in the diagram, there are three scenarios that exist after a Medicare beneficiary, Mr. Jones, arrives at the office of Dr. Thomas. In scenario 1, Dr. Thomas attests to documenting Mr. Jones’ current medications to the best of his knowledge and ability. In scenario 2, Dr. Thomas attests that Mr. Jones is not eligible for medication documentation. In scenario 3, Dr. Thomas does not document Mr. Jones medications and he does not give a reason for not doing so. Which if these scenarios would represent satisfactorily reporting for this measure? Scenario 1 = yes, scenario 2 = yes, but scenario 3 = no. Make sure that you are doing the clinical action necessary to satisfactorily report for the measure that you choose and that you are reporting the appropriate and applicable quality data code on the claim to match up with that. Now let’s look an example claim to see how you would report QDCs on a CMS 1500 claim.
There is an example CMS 1500 claim form in the PQRS implementation guide, but we will go through the key parts of reporting PQRS via CMS 1500 claims forms in this slide. Keep in mind that if you can still report QDCs to Medicare for PQRS even if you report Medicare claims electronically using the Version 5010 form.Let’s go into the key areas of the CMS 1500 paper claims form. The patient was seen for an office visit (99213). The provider is reporting several measures related to diabetes, coronary artery disease (CAD), and urinary incontinence: • Measure #2 (LDL-C) with QDC 3048F + diabetes line-item diagnosis (24E points to DX 250.00 in Item 21); • Measure #3 (BP in Diabetes) with QDCs 3074F + 3078F + diabetes line-item diagnosis (24E points to Dx 250.00 in Item 21); • Measure #6 (CAD) with QDC 4011F + CAD line-item diagnosis (24E points to Dx 414.00 in Item 21); and • Measure #48 (Assessment - Urinary Incontinence) with QDC 1090F. For PQRS, there is no specific diagnosis associated with this measure. Point to the appropriate diagnosis for the encounter. • Note: All diagnoses listed in Item 21 will be used for PQRS analysis. Measures that require the reporting of two or more diagnoses on claim will be analyzed as submitted in Item 21. • NPI placement: Item 24J must contain the NPI of the individual provider who rendered the service when a group is billing. • If billing software limits the line items on a claim, you may add a nominal amount such as a penny to one of the QDC line items on that second claim. PQRS analysis will subsequently join both claims based on the same beneficiary, for the same date-of-service, for the same TIN/NPI and analyze as one claim.
There are even more things to remember when reporting quality data codes.
QDCs must be submitted with a line-item charge of zero dollars ($0.00) at the time the associated covered service is performed. The submitted charge field cannot be blank If a system does not allow a $0.00 line-item charge, a nominal amount can be substituted Entire claims with a zero ($0.00) charge will be rejected Whether a $0.00 charge or a nominal amount is submitted to the Carrier or A/B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), the PQRS code line will be denied but will be tracked in the National Claims History (NCH) for analysis Let’s talk about what it means that the PQRS code line will be denied.
The RA/EOB denial code N365is your indication that the PQRS codes were received by CMS. It seems a bit counter intuitive, but this denial code actually means that your Medicare claim with the quality data code was received. If you haven’t seen one of these codes before, then you must be very good at submitting Medicare claims! This code reads:“This procedure code is not payable. It is for reporting/information purposes only.” Keep in mind that the N365 code just indicates that the claim with the code was received, it does not guarantee the QDC was correct or that incentive quotas were met. However, when a QDC is reported satisfactorily (by the individual eligible professional), the N365 can indicate that the claim will be used for calculating incentive eligibility. Keep track of all cases reported so that you can verify QDCs reported. Each QDC line-item will be listed with the N365 denial remark code.
Beginning in 2014, Practice Fusion providers will have more reporting options available for meeting the requirements for the 2014 PQRS payment incentive:In addition to the three options that are available in 2013, providers will also be able to reporting measures directly to CMS via their EHRPractice Fusion will support a set number of CMS certified quality measures that will be available for PQRS reportingThe list of quality measures that will be available in 2014 will be released before the end of 2013. Reporting changes are just part of what’s new in 2014 for PQRS. There are also additional program changes that effect providers who are also participating in Meaningful Use.
In 2014, providers participating in the CMS EHR Incentive Program will also have the option of meeting the Meaningful Use program Clinical Quality Measure (CQM) reporting requirements by successfully participating in PQRS.This option is available to providers who will be in Stage 1 or Stage 2 in 2014.CQMs will be submitted by Practice Fusion prior to February 28, 2015 for the full 2014 calendar year.Providers will still use a 3-month reporting period for the MU program Core and Menu measures.Note that providers who will be in their first year of the Meaningful Use program in 2014 will not be able to use the PQRS option for meeting the CQM requirements, because they will need to report CQM values to CMS during attestation prior to October 1, 2014 in order to avoid the 2015 Meaningful Use payment penalty. Providers in their first year of MU can still report CQMs for PQRS via the EHR e-submission method, but it will not count towards MU requirements.
If you would like to report via a registry, a list of CMS-approved PQRS registries is available on the CMS PQRS website under Registry Reporting.
If you would like to report via a registry, a list of CMS-approved PQRS registries is available on the CMS PQRS website under Registry Reporting.
We will now answer some questions submitted by you all during the course of the presentation.
We are nearing the end of our webinar session. On the screen now is a brief list of PQRS resources that may be helpful for providers who want to know more about PQRS participation. For links to these resources and more information, please visit the Practice Fusion PQRS blog post. A link will be sent to all webinar participants following today’s presentation.Thank you all for joining!