decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 3 (March)
Work now for your PQRI bonus in 2009
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Article Overview
This article explains how the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) applied to urology practices for the 2008 reporting year and why early preparation mattered for the 2009 payment cycle. It reviews the AUA’s recommended measure set, notes which measures were newly relevant for 2008, and summarizes the broad reporting framework, participating organizations, and types of documentation involved. The piece is intended for urologists, practice managers, and coding/billing staff looking for a high-level overview of PQRI participation topics.
Why This Topic Matters
PQRI participation affected Medicare bonus eligibility, so understanding the applicable measures and reporting framework was important for urology practices seeking to maximize quality reporting participation.
Article Sections
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PQRI overview and payment timing
Introduces the reporting initiative, payment timing, and the general incentive context for Medicare participants. It also frames why the topic was relevant to urology practices.
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AUA-recommended measures for urologists
Summarizes the measure set the specialty association identified as most relevant to urology. This section provides a broad view of the quality topics and categories included in the recommendation list.
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Updated guidance for selected 2008 measures
Describes changes and reporting considerations for selected measures in the 2008 cycle. It discusses the general documentation and specialty participation context for several measure groups.
What You Will Learn
- How PQRI participation related to Medicare bonus payments
- Which broad measure categories were highlighted for urology practices
- What types of 2008 reporting updates were emphasized by the specialty association
- Which organizations and resources were referenced for quality reporting guidance
Who Should Read This
- Urologists
- Practice managers
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Quality reporting staff
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