General Surgery Coding Alert - 2008 Issue 22
PHYSICIAN NOTES: It's Not Too Late to Participate in PQRI
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Article Overview
This article provides a short physician practice update covering CMS guidance on PQRI participation timing for the year, legislative efforts affecting Medicare physician payment updates, and a separate CMS notice about a hospice per-beneficiary cap for 2008. It is relevant to physicians, practice managers, coders, and compliance staff who track Medicare policy changes and reporting opportunities.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers stay current on Medicare program developments that may affect reporting, payment, and reimbursement planning.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS addressed an alternative PQRI reporting period for the year
- What broad Medicare physician payment legislation was being discussed
- That CMS published an updated hospice per-beneficiary cap for 2008
- Where CMS-related program information and methodology resources were referenced
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice managers
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
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