E/M Coding Alert - 2018 Issue 9
Part B Reimbursement: Manage MIPS with Changes in the MPFS Proposals
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Article Overview
This article reviews proposed changes in the CY 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that affect the Quality Payment Program and MIPS for Part B reimbursement. It is intended for clinicians, practice managers, and coding/reimbursement professionals who want a high-level view of participation rules, eligible clinician groups, score weighting changes, small practice considerations, facility-based participation, and related Medicare payment policy updates.
Why This Topic Matters
The proposals summarized here could change who participates in MIPS, how performance is weighted, and how Part B payment adjustments are applied. Understanding the scope of the proposed changes helps practices prepare comments, assess operational impact, and plan for upcoming Medicare reporting requirements.
Article Sections
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MIPS Change-Ups Aren’t Perfect
Discusses the broader policy context for the proposed changes and comments on how the updates fit within Medicare’s quality reporting program. It frames the discussion around participation burden and performance-year timing.
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Seven Proposals Under Consideration
Summarizes the major proposed changes affecting MIPS participation, eligibility, scoring, practice-level considerations, and payment adjustment application. The section also notes a deadline for submitting comments on the proposals.
What You Will Learn
- How the proposed CY 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes relate to MIPS and Part B reimbursement
- Which broad participation and eligibility topics are addressed in the proposal
- What categories of MIPS scoring and practice-level policy changes are discussed
- Why commenters and stakeholders may want to review the proposed rules
Who Should Read This
- Physicians and other MIPS-eligible clinicians
- Practice managers
- Medical billing and reimbursement staff
- Healthcare compliance professionals
- Coding and revenue cycle teams
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