decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2007 Issue 8 (August)
Time to report incontinence assessment and treatment for your PQRI bonus
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Article Overview
This brief Find-A-Code article covers a PQRI quality-reporting topic related to urinary incontinence assessment and treatment for women age 65 and older. It is intended for clinicians and coding professionals who need a quick overview of the measures, the reporting context, and the general policy background for the reporting period discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help practices identify whether a quality-reporting measure applies to their patient population and understand which reporting identifiers are tied to the measure. That can support accurate PQRI participation and help coding and billing teams track the relevant reporting requirements.
What You Will Learn
- The general PQRI context for urinary incontinence-related reporting
- Which broad assessment and care topics are addressed by the measures
- Who the reporting topic is aimed at based on age and clinical focus
- Where the article places the measures in relation to the reporting timeline and CMS guidance
Who Should Read This
- Urologists
- Physician quality reporting staff
- Medical coders
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
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