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PQRS Measure

#91Acute Otitis Externa (AOE): Topical Therapy
 Report via: Claim, Registry

The following codes apply for this PQRS measure:

CPT Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
99201N/AN/AOffice 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.
99202N/AN/AOffice 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.
99203N/AN/AOffice 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.
99204N/AN/AOffice 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.
99205N/AN/AOffice 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.
99212N/AN/AOffice 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.
99213N/AN/AOffice 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.
99214N/AN/AOffice 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.
99215N/AN/AOffice 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.
99281N/AN/AEmergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional
99282N/AN/AEmergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making
99283N/AN/AEmergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making
99284N/AN/AEmergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making
99285N/AN/AEmergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making
4130F1PN/ATopical preparations (including OTC) prescribed for acute otitis externa (AOE)
4130F2PN/ATopical preparations (including OTC) prescribed for acute otitis externa (AOE)
4130F8PN/ATopical preparations (including OTC) prescribed for acute otitis externa (AOE)
4130FN/AN/ATopical preparations (including OTC) prescribed for acute otitis externa (AOE)
4130F8PN/ATopical preparations (including OTC) prescribed for acute otitis externa (AOE)
4130FN/AN/ATopical preparations (including OTC) prescribed for acute otitis externa (AOE)

ICD9 Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
380.10N/AN/AInfective otitis externa, unspecified
380.11N/AN/AAcute infection of pinna
380.12N/AN/AAcute swimmers' ear
380.13N/AN/AOther acute infections of external ear
380.22N/AN/AOther acute otitis externa
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).
GPRO IThis measure can be submitted via Group Practice Reporting Option 1.
GPRO IIThis measure can be submitted via Group Practice Reporting Option 2.

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