decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2018 Issue 8 (August)
Quality performance: Clinicians will need documentation to miscalculation of their MIPS score
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Article Overview
This article summarizes CMS guidance on the targeted review process for MIPS-related payment adjustments. It is aimed at clinicians, group practices, and billing or quality reporting staff who need to understand when a review may be requested, what kind of supporting documentation CMS may ask for, and the timing and finality of the review process.
Why This Topic Matters
MIPS payment adjustments can affect Medicare reimbursement, and this article helps readers understand the documentation expectations and review timeline involved in disputing CMS calculations.
Article Sections
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Targeted review overview
Introduces the CMS review process for MIPS payment calculations and the overall purpose of the fact sheet.
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Reasons a review may be requested
Summarizes the general categories of situations in which a clinician or group may seek review of a MIPS calculation.
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Documentation and follow-up
Covers the kinds of supporting materials CMS may request and the timeline for responding during the review process.
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Examples of supporting documentation
Lists broad examples of records and agreements that may be used to support a review request.
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Finality of decisions
Notes that targeted review outcomes are final and not subject to further review.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS describes the targeted review process for MIPS payment calculations
- What kinds of situations may prompt a request for review
- What broad categories of documentation CMS may ask for
- How the review timeline works after a request is submitted
- What to know about the finality of targeted review decisions
Who Should Read This
- Clinicians participating in MIPS
- Group practices
- Quality reporting staff
- Revenue cycle staff
- Medical coders and billing administrators
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