Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2009 Issue 2
PQRI CMS Offers Guidance on PQRI for 2009 -- And Confirms Increased Incentive Payment
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Article Overview
This article summarizes CMS guidance for 2009 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative participation. It covers the expanded measure set, available reporting periods, measures group availability, registry and claims reporting options, and the updated incentive-payment structure. It is useful for physicians, quality reporting staff, and coding professionals tracking Medicare quality-reporting requirements and program changes.
Why This Topic Matters
PQRI participation decisions depend on understanding the reporting windows, measure availability, and program changes CMS announced for 2009. The article helps readers evaluate whether the revised structure affects their reporting strategy and incentive eligibility.
What You Will Learn
- How CMS structured PQRI participation for 2009
- What reporting periods were available for the year
- How the measure set and measures groups changed
- What types of reporting options were discussed
- What CMS said about the updated incentive payment and related resources
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Quality reporting staff
- Practice administrators
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