Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2007 Issue 45
PQRI: Final Rule Introduces 60 New PQRI Measures For '08
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Article Overview
This article explains the 2008 PQRI final rule, highlighting the expanded set of quality measures and the broad clinical and operational areas they cover. It is relevant to physicians, nonphysician practitioners, quality reporting teams, and coding/billing professionals who track CMS reporting updates and measure eligibility. The article discusses measure categories tied to preventive care, chronic and acute conditions, structural reporting, and specialty-specific topics, along with the policy context surrounding the program.
Why This Topic Matters
PQRI updates can affect which quality-reporting measures are available, which provider types can participate, and how reporting programs align with CMS payment policy. Understanding the scope of the 2008 changes helps practices and reporting teams identify whether the article applies to their workflows.
What You Will Learn
- What the 2008 PQRI final rule changed
- Which broad categories of measures were added for 2008
- How nonphysician practitioners fit into PQRI participation
- Which organizations and specialties were involved in developing measures
- What policy context surrounded the 2008 PQRI program
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Nonphysician practitioners
- Medical coders
- Quality reporting staff
- Practice administrators
- Compliance teams
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