decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2009 Issue 11 (November)
Benchmark of the Week: Top PQRI measures reported by your peers
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Article Overview
This article reviews reporting patterns for Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) measures based on CMS billing data from 2008. It is relevant to providers, coders, and compliance staff who track quality reporting activity and want to understand which measures were most frequently submitted and how the reporting data were being analyzed at a high level.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding which PQRI measures were most commonly reported can help practices gauge participation trends in quality reporting programs and compare their own reporting activity with peer behavior. The article also highlights why CMS claims data mattered for assessing reporting volume and reporting accuracy.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames PQRI reporting activity using CMS billing data
- Which general categories of quality measures were heavily reported by peers
- How the article discusses reporting frequency and reporting accuracy at a high level
- Why CMS analysis of claims data was used to evaluate PQRI measure reporting
Who Should Read This
- Physicians and other providers
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Quality reporting and compliance teams
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