PHYSICIAN NOTES: CMS Unveils Quality Reporting Specs

Why This Topic Matters

The article is relevant to professionals who need to understand CMS quality reporting changes, supporting code lists, and the general reporting structure for Medicare quality measures.

Article Sections

1. CMS quality reporting specifications

   Overview of CMS-released quality reporting specifications and the general way claims and diagnosis information relate to measure reporting. The section frames the reporting timeline and broader preparation needed by providers.

2. Reporting when a measure does not apply

   Discussion of the general categories of modifier-based explanations used when a quality measure is not applicable. The section also notes the possibility of additional specification changes before the reporting deadline.

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