General Surgery Coding Alert - 2018 Issue 15
Promoting Interoperability Moves Front and Center
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Article Overview
This article explains proposed CMS changes in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule that affect the Quality Payment Program and MIPS, with a focus on the shift from older health IT terminology to Promoting Interoperability. It is relevant to clinicians, practice administrators, and coding/compliance professionals who follow federal payment policy, EHR technology requirements, and reporting updates. The discussion covers the broad structure of the PI proposals, CEHRT-related requirements, and changes to how certain MIPS categories interact, without serving as a step-by-step coding guide.
Why This Topic Matters
These proposals can affect how practices prepare their EHR systems, coordinate reporting workflows, and approach participation in Medicare’s performance programs. Understanding the scope of the changes helps practices anticipate operational and compliance impacts before the rule is finalized.
Article Sections
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MPFS suggests more technical overhauls ahead for MIPS
Introduces the overall policy direction and the article’s focus on Medicare payment and performance-program changes tied to health IT. It frames the proposed updates in the context of federal reporting and interoperability initiatives.
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Here’s What’s on the MPFS Checklist for PI
Summarizes the major proposal areas discussed for Promoting Interoperability within MIPS. Covers high-level scoring, certified EHR technology, and improvement activity interactions.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS is framing proposed Promoting Interoperability updates within the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
- What broad areas of MIPS policy are being adjusted for health IT and electronic exchange of information
- How certified EHR technology requirements are being discussed in relation to the proposed rule
- How the article characterizes changes to scoring and improvement activities at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Physicians and other clinicians participating in MIPS
- Practice administrators and office managers
- Coding and compliance professionals
- Health IT and EHR stakeholders
- Revenue cycle and reimbursement teams
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