Glitch causes carriers to reject 20 PQRI CPT II tracking codes

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand a temporary reporting problem that could affect whether quality data submissions were accepted and how they were treated for incentive eligibility. It is useful for practices monitoring claim processing, remittance notices, and CMS reporting requirements.

Article Sections

1. Reporting issue overview

   Introduces a CMS-acknowledged problem affecting early 2009 PQRI reporting and describes the general type of submissions involved.

2. Affected measure categories and quality data codes

   Summarizes the measure areas and reporting categories referenced as part of the processing issue.

3. How to verify acceptance on remittance advice

   Explains the remittance advice indicator discussed in the article and the general method used to tell whether a submission was accepted.

4. Resubmission and correction considerations

   Describes the article’s guidance on claim corrections, timing, and the information needed to pursue a fix.