Radiology FAQ

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify whether the article addresses PQRI reporting for radiation oncology and related oncology quality measures, along with where CMS-directed support materials are located. The content is most relevant to teams handling measure selection, documentation workflows, and quality reporting reference checks.

Article Sections

1. New Physician Quality Reporting Initiative program measures for radiation oncology

   Introduces the 2009 PQRI measures discussed for radiation oncology and explains that the article focuses on reporting guidance and measure references from CMS and PCPI materials.

2. Pain Intensity Quantified / Plan of Care for Pain

   Summarizes the paired pain-related measure topic and its documentation focus for oncology patients receiving treatment. The section also identifies related reporting resources and associated code references.

3. Radiation Dose Limits to Normal Tissues

   Covers the radiation dose-limit measure topic for treatment planning documentation in a 3D conformal radiation context. It also references related reporting circumstances and measure materials.

4. Other

   Notes additional oncology and prostate cancer measures discussed for the 2009 reporting year, including items to continue and items removed from the list.

5. Are there any guidelines to help determine when and how to use the PQRI measures?

   Describes CMS tools and reference materials intended to help participants understand reporting processes, documentation support, and measure specifications.