E/M Coding Alert - 2007 Issue 16
If You Only Report 2 Quality Measures, Make Sure You're Not Missing A Third
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Article Overview
This premium article explains a CMS FAQ update about Physician Quality Reporting Initiative participation and reporting logistics. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and compliance professionals who need to track quality measure obligations and understand the general scope of CMS guidance on reporting support, electronic health record use, and claim modifiers. The article covers broad operational topics and references the relevant reporting environment without disclosing detailed coding instructions.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate quality reporting can affect whether a provider receives incentive payments and whether reporting is considered complete. This article helps readers understand the areas CMS addressed in its FAQ so they can evaluate their own reporting processes and compliance workflows.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS says about worksheet support for tracking quality reporting measures
- How the article frames the impact of reporting fewer than all available measures
- The general relationship between PQRI participation and electronic health record use
- The broad reporting context for physical therapy claims and modifier usage
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Compliance staff
- Practice administrators
- Quality reporting personnel
Modifiers Discussed
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