decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2014 Issue 9 (September)
PQRS simplified: Registry reporting FAQ: Experts offer guidance to anesthesia and pain practices
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Article Overview
This article provides a practical overview of registry-based reporting under the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) for anesthesia and pain practices. It addresses common questions about registry participation, certified registry selection, EHR-related considerations, and vendor workflow issues, with emphasis on how registry reporting relates to measure availability and annual reporting requirements. The piece is aimed at practices evaluating whether registry reporting is a good fit and who need to understand the general process before using official CMS resources.
Why This Topic Matters
PQRS reporting options affect quality reporting strategy, measure availability, and practice workflow for anesthesia and pain management groups. Understanding registry-based reporting helps practices evaluate reporting paths, avoid choosing incompatible measures, and prepare for changes in reporting options.
Article Sections
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Registry reporting overview for PQRS
Introduces registry-based reporting in the context of PQRS and explains why practices are asking questions about it. It frames the discussion around anesthesia and pain management reporting.
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FAQ 1: What is a registry?
Defines the general role of a registry in PQRS participation and describes its relationship to CMS-approved data submission. The section also notes certification expectations tied to the reporting year.
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FAQ 2: How do I find a certified registry?
Discusses how certified registry lists are used and why annual certification status matters. It also covers practical considerations for evaluating registry options and vendor participation.
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FAQ 3: Do I need an electronic health record (EHR) system to use a registry?
Addresses the relationship between registry use and an EHR system. The section explains the general technology dependency involved in registry workflows.
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FAQ 4: How can I find out if my EHR is a registry?
Explains how practices can check whether software vendors are recognized as certified registries. It also distinguishes registry capability from broader EHR functionality.
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FAQ 5: We have discovered a problem with our registry. What do we do?
Covers vendor coordination and the responsibilities involved in resolving registry-related issues. The section also notes general workflow differences between registry submission and claim-based reporting.
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Official resources
Lists the source materials referenced for registry and PQRS measure information. These resources are presented as supporting references for further review.
What You Will Learn
- How registry-based PQRS reporting fits into quality reporting for anesthesia and pain practices.
- What a registry is in the context of physician quality reporting.
- How to think about certified registry selection and annual certification status.
- How registry use relates to EHR systems and vendor workflows.
- Where official CMS resources are referenced for further review.
Who Should Read This
- Anesthesiology practices
- Pain management practices
- Physician quality reporting staff
- Medical coders and billers
- Practice administrators
- Quality reporting coordinators
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