E/M Coding Alert - 2021 Issue 5
Physician Notes: Weigh In on Future MIPS Measures
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Article Overview
This article is a short Medicare policy and compliance update for providers and coding/reimbursement professionals. It explains that CMS is accepting submissions for future Quality Payment Program measure and activity topics in selected MIPS performance categories, and it also notes new HHS Office of Inspector General COVID-19 fraud oversight resources. The piece is useful for readers tracking federal quality reporting timelines, program participation opportunities, and compliance-related agency guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers stay current on Medicare quality reporting opportunities and federal oversight developments that may affect compliance planning and practice operations.
Article Sections
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MIPS measures and activities submission window
This section covers CMS’s request for input on future Quality Payment Program measures and activities and identifies the relevant performance categories and timing. It also points readers to supporting CMS resources.
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OIG COVID-19 fraud guidance and resources
This section summarizes an HHS Office of Inspector General update about expanded COVID-19 oversight resources and related portal features. It highlights the compliance and enforcement context for providers.
What You Will Learn
- What the article says about CMS’s measure and activity submission opportunity
- Which Quality Payment Program areas are mentioned in the update
- What the article reports about HHS OIG’s COVID-19 fraud resource expansion
- Why these policy updates may matter for providers and compliance teams
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical coders
- Billing professionals
- Compliance officers
- Quality reporting staff
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