General Surgery Coding Alert - 2021 Issue 2
Physician Notes: See Deadline Extension for MIPS 2020 Hardship Apps
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Article Overview
This article explains a Medicare quality-program deadline extension and the related CMS application process for clinicians, groups, and virtual groups affected by extreme and uncontrollable circumstances during the 2020 performance year. It is relevant to physicians, practice managers, and coding or reimbursement professionals who track MIPS administrative updates and COVID-19-era reporting relief.
Why This Topic Matters
Timely awareness of CMS deadline changes can affect whether eligible participants submit a request within the allowed timeframe. The article provides a concise administrative update tied to MIPS participation during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of a CMS deadline extension for a MIPS exception application
- The general purpose of extreme and uncontrollable circumstances applications
- Which participant types are addressed by the update
- Where the article directs readers for additional CMS information
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical coders
- Reimbursement specialists
- Quality reporting staff
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