General Surgery Coding Alert - 2012 Issue 10
PQRS: Physicians Urged to Find Workaround After MACs Deny Hypertension PQRS Measure 235
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Article Overview
This article covers a 2012 Medicare PQRS reporting problem tied to a hypertension quality measure and the impact of CMS’s correction timeline on claims-based reporting. It is relevant to physicians, eligible professionals, coders, and quality reporting staff who track PQRS participation, MAC claim processing, and CMS update timing. The piece also outlines the general types of reporting adjustments being discussed for the rest of the year without providing a full coding decision guide.
Why This Topic Matters
When a quality measure is temporarily denied by MACs, it can affect whether reporting is counted toward PQRS participation and bonus eligibility. Understanding the affected reporting period and the timing of CMS updates helps practices monitor compliance and avoid missed quality reporting opportunities.
Article Sections
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PQRS Measure 235 Reporting Issue
Discusses a Medicare PQRS reporting error affecting a hypertension-related measure during the first quarter of 2012 and the resulting impact on claims processing.
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Affected Identifiers
Lists the HCPCS and CPT identifiers associated with the measure and notes their status in relation to the 2012 update cycle.
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Interim Reporting Guidance
Summarizes the general reporting adjustments suggested for eligible professionals until the affected identifiers are restored later in the year.
What You Will Learn
- What the article says about the PQRS reporting disruption affecting a hypertension measure
- Which broad billing and quality reporting code sets are involved
- How the article frames the timing of the CMS update and the reporting period affected
- What general reporting options are mentioned for eligible professionals during the interim period
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Eligible professionals
- Medical coders
- Quality reporting staff
- Revenue cycle teams
Codes Discussed
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