General Surgery Coding Alert - 2008 Issue 25
PQRI: Start Looking For Those PQRI Checks Very Soon
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Article Overview
This article covers the upcoming distribution of PQRI incentive payments and the release of confidential reporting information for eligible professionals who met the reporting requirements for 2007. It is aimed at physicians, solo practitioners, group practices, and other healthcare organizations that participate in Medicare quality reporting. The piece also outlines the general steps needed to access reports through CMS systems and notes that payment distribution may vary when claims are submitted to multiple Medicare carriers.
Why This Topic Matters
Practices that participated in PQRI need to know when payments and reports will become available and what registration steps may be required to access confidential performance data. The article helps readers determine whether they should prepare for CMS system access and how report distribution may be handled administratively.
Article Sections
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Payment timing and report availability
Covers the anticipated release window for PQRI incentive payments and the related confidential reporting materials. It also notes the general type of information included in the reports.
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Register now for report access
Describes the access setup needed before viewing the confidential reports and the general registration path for individuals and organizations. It also references the CMS online system used for access.
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Multiple carrier payment handling
Explains that practices submitting claims to more than one Medicare carrier may receive separate payments through different carriers.
What You Will Learn
- When PQRI incentive payments were expected to begin
- What types of information appear in the confidential PQRI reports
- What general preparation is needed to access the CMS reporting system
- How report access differs for individual practitioners and organizations
- What happens when claims are submitted to multiple Medicare carriers
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Eligible professionals
- Solo practitioners
- Group practices
- Medical office staff
- Practice administrators
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