PQRI: CMS Proposes Making PQRI Reporting Easier in 2011

Why This Topic Matters

PQRI participation affects incentive eligibility and reporting compliance for Medicare providers. Understanding the proposed changes and common claim-reporting errors helps practices evaluate reporting options and reduce the risk of invalid submissions.

Article Sections

1. Proposed 2011 PQRI reporting changes

   CMS discusses proposed revisions to PQRI reporting requirements for the 2011 program year. The section covers general reporting mechanisms, participation requirements, and related policy updates tied to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule.

2. Measures groups

   This section addresses proposed changes specific to measures groups and registry-based reporting. It also notes who may use these reporting options under the 2011 proposal.

3. E-Prescribing Incentive Payment Not Applicable to Those Receiving EHR Incentive

   CMS explains the relationship between the e-prescribing incentive and the EHR incentive program for 2011. The section also summarizes the general reporting framework for successful electronic prescribing.

4. Diagnosis Codes Matter in PQRI

   This section highlights CMS feedback on common PQRI reporting errors from prior quarters. It discusses the role of diagnosis information in claim-based quality reporting and references error report resources available from CMS.

5. Common errors

   CMS identifies examples of frequent reporting errors seen in PQRI measures. The section focuses on broad categories of data quality issues rather than detailed coding guidance.