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PQRS Measure

 This measure may be submitted via Registry only

The following codes apply for this PQRS measure:

CPT Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
99201Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A problem focused history; A problem focused examination; Straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Typically, 10 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99202Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 15 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99203Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99204Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 45 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99205Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 60 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99212Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 10 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99213Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 20 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99214Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99215Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 40 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99341Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 15 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99342Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99343Home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A detailed history; A detailed examination; and Medical decision making of moderate complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate to high severity. Typically, 45 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99344Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 60 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99345Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 75 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99347Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 20 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99348Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99349Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 40 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99350Home or residence visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 60 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99354Prolonged service(s) in the outpatient setting requiring direct patient contact beyond the time of the usual service; first hour (List separately in addition to code for outpatient Evaluation and Management or psychotherapy service, except with office or other outpatient services [99202, 99203, 99204, 99205, 99212, 99213, 99214, 99215])
99355Prolonged service(s) in the outpatient setting requiring direct patient contact beyond the time of the usual service; each additional 30 minutes (List separately in addition to code for prolonged service)

HCPCS Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
G9432Asthma well-controlled based on the act, c-act, acq, or ataq score and results documented
G9433Death, permanent nursing home resident or receiving hospice or palliative care any time during the measurement period
G9434Asthma not well-controlled based on the act, c-act, acq, or ataq score, or specified asthma control tool not used, reason not given

ICD9 Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
493.00Extrinsic asthma, unspecified
493.01Extrinsic asthma with status asthmaticus
493.02Extrinsic asthma with (acute) exacerbation
493.10Intrinsic asthma, unspecified
493.11Intrinsic asthma with status asthmaticus
493.12Intrinsic asthma with (acute) exacerbation
493.81Exercise induced bronchospasm
493.82Cough variant asthma
493.90Asthma, unspecified type, unspecified
493.91Asthma, unspecified type, with status asthmaticus
493.92Asthma, unspecified type, with (acute) exacerbation
277.00Cystic fibrosis without mention of meconium ileus
277.01Cystic fibrosis with meconium ileus
277.02Cystic fibrosis with pulmonary manifestations
277.03Cystic fibrosis with gastrointestinal manifestations
277.09Cystic fibrosis with other manifestations
491.20Obstructive chronic bronchitis without exacerbation
491.21Obstructive chronic bronchitis with (acute) exacerbation
491.22Obstructive chronic bronchitis with acute bronchitis
492.0Emphysematous bleb
492.8Other emphysema
493.20Chronic obstructive asthma, unspecified
493.21Chronic obstructive asthma with status asthmaticus
493.22Chronic obstructive asthma with (acute) exacerbation
496Chronic airway obstruction, not elsewhere classified
506.4Chronic respiratory conditions due to fumes and vapors
518.1Interstitial emphysema
518.2Compensatory emphysema
518.81Acute respiratory failure

ICD10CM Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
J45.20Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.21Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.22Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.30Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.31Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.32Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.40Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.41Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.42Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.50Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.51Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.52Severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.901Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.902Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.909Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
J45.990Exercise induced bronchospasm
J45.991Cough variant asthma
J45.998Other asthma
E84.0Cystic fibrosis with pulmonary manifestations
E84.11Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis
E84.19Cystic fibrosis with other intestinal manifestations
E84.8Cystic fibrosis with other manifestations
E84.9Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
J43.0Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome]
J43.1Panlobular emphysema
J43.2Centrilobular emphysema
J43.8Other emphysema
J43.9Emphysema, unspecified
J44.0Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection
J44.1Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
J44.9Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
J68.4Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
J96.00Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
J96.01Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
J96.02Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
J96.10Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
J96.11Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
J96.12Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
J96.20Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
J96.21Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
J96.22Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
J98.2Interstitial emphysema
J98.3Compensatory emphysema
Legend:
ClaimThis measure can be submitted via claim. Use the 'Data Collection' pdf associated with the measure.
GroupThis measure can be submitted through one or more groups. Click on the group name to view the group information.
RegistryThis measure can be submitted through registry.
EHRThis measure can be submitted via Electronic Health Record (EHR).
GPROThis measure can be submitted via Group Practice Reporting Option, or GPRO Web Interface.
SurveyThis measure can be submitted/collected via a Certified Survey Vendor.

More information on these alternative reporting mechanisms is available at:
    http://www.cms.gov/PQRS/20_AlternativeReportingMechanisms.asp.
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