CMS adds 5 prostate cancer PQRI measures for 2008

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand which quality-reporting measures were added for 2008 and how CMS organized the related reporting framework. It is useful for practices that need to recognize the scope of the PQRI program and review the measure categories involved in Medicare quality reporting.

Article Sections

1. PQRI measures for 2008

   Overview of the 2008 PQRI update, including the broad measure categories added for urology-related reporting and how they relate to Medicare quality reporting.

2. Prostate cancer measures

   Summary of the prostate cancer measure group identified for urologists and the general topics each measure addresses.

3. Chronic kidney disease measures

   Summary of the chronic kidney disease measure group and the broad areas covered by the reporting measures.

4. Existing incontinence measures

   Description of the previously established incontinence measures that remained applicable in 2008.

5. How PQRI reporting works

   General discussion of PQRI reporting in relation to Medicare claims, participation, and the program’s documentation and filing framework.

6. PQRI prostate cancer measures and codes for 2008

   A table-style presentation of the prostate cancer PQRI measures, associated reporting identifiers, and related claim-processing information.