Are you participating in this important program? We've updated Code Explorer in Coding & Revenue Resource Center and Audit & Revenue Resource Center to make flagging PQRI codes a breeze. The 2010 Specifications Manual contains details for each specific measure - simply click the GUIDANCE link from Code Explorer to see which measures any particular code falls into and tunnel in for details. Access the 2010 PQRI Download Center directly from the Coding Guidance link for additional data tables and guidelines for this program.
Background:
PQRI is a CMS initiative to provide incentives to providers who report quality data as part of their Medicare claims.
Any eligible professional who satisfactorily reports will earn a an incentive payment equal to 2.0% of their total estimated allowed charges for Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for services during the reporting period.
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PQRI Added to Code Explorer Search
Want to see all of the CPT/HCPCS and ICD-9-CM Diagnosis codes associated with a particular PQRI measure WITH associated payment information?
Try this:
Go to code explorer and enter the "Magic word" PQRI## where ## is the measure number.
You can also search by the name of the measure.