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PQRS Measure

 Report via: Claim, Registry, Measure Group
 This measure is can be reported as part of the following groups:
 Asthma Group   

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.
99217N/AN/AObservation care discharge day management (This code is to be utilized to report all services provided to a patient on discharge from outpatient hospital "observation status" if the discharge is on other than the initial date of "observation status." To report services to a patient designated as "observation status" or "inpatient status" and discharged on the same date, use the codes for Observation or Inpatient Care Services [including Admission and Discharge Services, 99234-99236 as appropriate.])
99218N/AN/AInitial observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient which requires these 3 key components: A detailed or comprehensive history; A detailed or comprehensive examination; and Medical decision making that is straightforward or of low 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 problem(s) requiring admission to outpatient hospital "observation status" are of low severity. Typically, 30 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
99219N/AN/AInitial observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires these 3 key components: A comprehensive history; A comprehensive 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 problem(s) requiring admission to outpatient hospital "observation status" are of moderate severity. Typically, 50 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
99220N/AN/AInitial observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires these 3 key components: A comprehensive history; A comprehensive examination; and Medical decision making of high 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 problem(s) requiring admission to outpatient hospital "observation status" are of high severity. Typically, 70 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit.
99341N/AN/AHome 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.
99342N/AN/AHome 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.
99343N/AN/AHome 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.
99344N/AN/AHome 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.
99345N/AN/AHome 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.
99347N/AN/AHome 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.
99348N/AN/AHome 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.
99349N/AN/AHome 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.
99350N/AN/AHome 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.
1032FN/AN/ACurrent tobacco smoker or currently exposed to secondhand smoke (Asthma)
1032FN/AN/ACurrent tobacco smoker or currently exposed to secondhand smoke (Asthma)
1032FN/AN/ACurrent tobacco smoker or currently exposed to secondhand smoke (Asthma)
1033FN/AN/ACurrent tobacco non-smoker and not currently exposed to secondhand smoke (Asthma)
4000F8PN/ATobacco use cessation intervention, counseling (COPD, CAP, CAD, Asthma) (DM) (PV)
4000FN/AN/ATobacco use cessation intervention, counseling (COPD, CAP, CAD, Asthma) (DM) (PV)
4000FN/AN/ATobacco use cessation intervention, counseling (COPD, CAP, CAD, Asthma) (DM) (PV)
4000F8PN/ATobacco use cessation intervention, counseling (COPD, CAP, CAD, Asthma) (DM) (PV)
4001F8PN/ATobacco use cessation intervention, pharmacologic therapy (COPD, CAD, CAP, PV, Asthma) (DM) (PV)
4001FN/AN/ATobacco use cessation intervention, pharmacologic therapy (COPD, CAD, CAP, PV, Asthma) (DM) (PV)
4001FN/AN/ATobacco use cessation intervention, pharmacologic therapy (COPD, CAD, CAP, PV, Asthma) (DM) (PV)
4001F8PN/ATobacco use cessation intervention, pharmacologic therapy (COPD, CAD, CAP, PV, Asthma) (DM) (PV)

HCPCS Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
G8751N/AN/ASmoking status and exposure to second hand smoke in the home not assessed, reason not given
G8751N/AN/ASmoking status and exposure to second hand smoke in the home not assessed, reason not given

ICD9 Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
493.00N/AN/AExtrinsic asthma, unspecified
493.01N/AN/AExtrinsic asthma with status asthmaticus
493.02N/AN/AExtrinsic asthma with (acute) exacerbation
493.10N/AN/AIntrinsic asthma, unspecified
493.11N/AN/AIntrinsic asthma with status asthmaticus
493.12N/AN/AIntrinsic asthma with (acute) exacerbation
493.20N/AN/AChronic obstructive asthma, unspecified
493.21N/AN/AChronic obstructive asthma with status asthmaticus
493.22N/AN/AChronic obstructive asthma with (acute) exacerbation
493.81N/AN/AExercise induced bronchospasm
493.82N/AN/ACough variant asthma
493.90N/AN/AAsthma, unspecified type, unspecified
493.91N/AN/AAsthma, unspecified type, with status asthmaticus
493.92N/AN/AAsthma, unspecified type, with (acute) exacerbation

ICD10CM Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
J45.20N/AN/AMild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.21N/AN/AMild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.22N/AN/AMild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.30N/AN/AMild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.31N/AN/AMild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.32N/AN/AMild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.40N/AN/AModerate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.41N/AN/AModerate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.42N/AN/AModerate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.50N/AN/ASevere persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.51N/AN/ASevere persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.52N/AN/ASevere persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.901N/AN/AUnspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.902N/AN/AUnspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.909N/AN/AUnspecified asthma, uncomplicated
J45.990N/AN/AExercise induced bronchospasm
J45.991N/AN/ACough variant asthma
J45.998N/AN/AOther asthma
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/ACOThis 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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