E/M Coding Alert - 2007 Issue 18
SPECIAL PQRI CRASH COURSE: Is It Worth The Extra Effort?
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Article Overview
This article looks at early practice reactions to the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) and the perceived value of participating in a Medicare quality-reporting bonus program. It is aimed at physicians, coders, and practice managers evaluating whether the administrative effort, reporting requirements, and potential bonus justify participation. The piece discusses general concerns about reporting frequency, bonus reductions, administrative burden, and uncertainty around how the program is administered.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers gauge whether the PQRI program is likely to be operationally worthwhile for a practice and highlights the kinds of administrative considerations that influence participation decisions.
What You Will Learn
- What PQRI participation involves at a high level
- Why some practices questioned whether the program was worth the effort
- What general concerns were raised about administrative burden and bonus calculation uncertainty
- How practices weighed potential incentives against reporting costs
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Practice managers
- Billing staff
- Quality reporting staff
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