by Christine Woolstenhulme, QMC QCC CMCS CPC CMRS
Feb 21st, 2015 - Reviewed/Updated Feb 18th
2015 PQRS Payment Adjustment
The applicable percent for payment adjustments under PQRS are as follows:
• 1.5% adjustment in 2015 (EP or group practices participating in GPRO will receive 98.5% of his/her allowed Medicare Part B PFS (Physician Fee Schedule) amount for covered professional services that would otherwise apply to such services)
• 2.0% adjustment in 2016 and subsequent years (EP or group practices participating in GPRO will receive 98% of his/her allowed Medicare Part B PFS amount for covered professional services that would otherwise apply to such services)
CMS.gov 2015 Payment Adjustment
eHealth Programs and Interactive deadlines and Timeline
References/Resources
About Christine Woolstenhulme, QMC QCC CMCS CPC CMRS
Christine Woolstenhulme, CPC, QCC, CMCS, CMRS, is a Certified coder and Medical Biller currently employed with Find-A-Code. Bringing over 30 years of insight, business knowledge, and innovation to the healthcare industry. Establishing a successful Medical Billing Company from 1994 to 2015, during this time, Christine has had the opportunity to learn all aspects of revenue cycle management while working with independent practitioners and in clinic settings. Christine was a VAR for AltaPoint EHR software sales, along with management positions and medical practice consulting. Understanding the complete patient engagement cycle and developing efficient processes to coordinate teams ensuring best practice standards in healthcare. Working with payers on coding and interpreting ACA policies according to state benchmarks and insurance filings and implementing company procedures and policies to coordinate teams and payer benefits.