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Why This Topic Matters

PQRI reporting depends on current measure specifications, and changes between reporting years can affect whether claims are reportable. Reviewing the updated CMS materials helps practices avoid reporting errors when submitting quality data for 2010.

Article Sections

1. PQRI measure updates for 2010

   Overview of why prior year reporting patterns may not carry forward and why the 2010 CMS materials should be reviewed. Introduces the general types of measure changes that can affect reporting.

2. Using the 2010 CMS measure specifications and release notes

   Describes the CMS resources available for reviewing eligible patients, encounters, quality data codes, modifiers, and other measure information. Notes the use of release notes to compare changes across reporting years.

3. Examples of measure changes

   Summarizes examples of updated measure content affecting eligible encounters for selected PQRI measures. Shows that both additions and deletions can occur across reporting periods.

4. Consultation code changes affecting PQRI reporting

   Explains that some measures are affected by the removal of consultation billing and the resulting shift to other encounter types. Refers to stroke-related measures as an example of the broader impact.