decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2009 Issue 11 (November)
Benchmark of the Week: PQRI modifier usage in 2008
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Article Overview
This article reviews 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) modifier usage and summarizes a Part B News analysis of CMS billing data. It is aimed at coders, compliance staff, and practices that report quality measures and want a high-level benchmark of modifier reporting patterns.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding how PQRI modifiers were used in reported quality codes can help practices compare their reporting patterns with peers and stay aware of CMS-related reporting norms.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames PQRI modifier usage in 2008
- What type of benchmarking data the article references
- Which PQRI modifiers are discussed in the reporting pattern summary
- Why the article says the usage pattern is relevant to practices reporting quality codes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practices
- Quality reporting staff
Modifiers Discussed
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