tci Part B Insider - 2017 Issue 2

MACRA: HCPCS Modifiers May Be at the Center of Coding for MACRA

Take a look at the MIPS cost categories for patient relationship coding under CMS review. With the focus on the ICD-10 transition—and the edits and additions associated with it—heavy on most coders’ minds, it’s no surprise that MACRA and all that it entails might be low on coders’ radars. Luckily, the QPP’s core values are in line with the promise of ICD-10, allowing for greater clarity, enhanced choices for documentation, and stronger overall patient care. Context. Back in April 2016, CMS suggested that claims codes would be the route to go under MIPS to differentiate...

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