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PQRS Measure

 This measure may be submitted via Registry only

The following codes apply for this PQRS measure:

CPT Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
99201Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A problem focused history; A problem focused examination; Straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Typically, 10 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99202Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 15 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99203Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99204Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 45 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99205Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 60 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99211Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional
99212Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 10 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99213Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 20 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99214Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99215Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 40 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99201Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components: A problem focused history; A problem focused examination; Straightforward medical decision making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor. Typically, 10 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
99202Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 15 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99203Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99204Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 45 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99205Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 60 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99211Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional
99212Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 10 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99213Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 20 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99214Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 30 minutes must be met or exceeded.
99215Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When using total time on the date of the encounter for code selection, 40 minutes must be met or exceeded.

HCPCS Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
G9432Asthma well-controlled based on the act, c-act, acq, or ataq score and results documented
G9434Asthma not well-controlled based on the act, c-act, acq, or ataq score, or specified asthma control tool not used, reason not given
G9521Total number of emergency department visits and inpatient hospitalizations less than two in the past 12 months
G9522Total number of emergency department visits and inpatient hospitalizations equal to or greater than two in the past 12 months or patient not screened, reason not given
G9432Asthma well-controlled based on the act, c-act, acq, or ataq score and results documented
G9434Asthma not well-controlled based on the act, c-act, acq, or ataq score, or specified asthma control tool not used, reason not given
G9521Total number of emergency department visits and inpatient hospitalizations less than two in the past 12 months
G9522Total number of emergency department visits and inpatient hospitalizations equal to or greater than two in the past 12 months or patient not screened, reason not given

ICD10CM Codes

CodeModifierPOSDescription
J45.20Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.21Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.22Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.30Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.31Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.32Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.40Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.41Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.42Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.50Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.51Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.52Severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.901Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.902Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.909Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
J45.990Exercise induced bronchospasm
J45.991Cough variant asthma
J45.998Other asthma
E84.0Cystic fibrosis with pulmonary manifestations
E84.11Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis
E84.19Cystic fibrosis with other intestinal manifestations
E84.8Cystic fibrosis with other manifestations
E84.9Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
J43.0Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome]
J43.1Panlobular emphysema
J43.2Centrilobular emphysema
J43.8Other emphysema
J43.9Emphysema, unspecified
J44.0Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection
J44.1Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
J44.9Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
J68.4Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
J96.00Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
J96.01Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
J96.02Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
J96.20Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
J96.21Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
J96.22Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
J98.2Interstitial emphysema
J98.3Compensatory emphysema
J45.20Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.21Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.22Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.30Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.31Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.32Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.40Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.41Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.42Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.50Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
J45.51Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.52Severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.901Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
J45.902Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
J45.909Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
J45.990Exercise induced bronchospasm
J45.991Cough variant asthma
J45.998Other asthma
E84.0Cystic fibrosis with pulmonary manifestations
E84.11Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis
E84.19Cystic fibrosis with other intestinal manifestations
E84.8Cystic fibrosis with other manifestations
E84.9Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
J43.0Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome]
J43.1Panlobular emphysema
J43.2Centrilobular emphysema
J43.8Other emphysema
J43.9Emphysema, unspecified
J44.0Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection
J44.1Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
J44.9Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
J68.4Chronic respiratory conditions due to chemicals, gases, fumes and vapors
J96.00Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
J96.01Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
J96.02Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
J96.20Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
J96.21Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
J96.22Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
J98.2Interstitial emphysema
J98.3Compensatory emphysema
Legend:
ClaimThis measure can be submitted via claim. Use the 'Data Collection' pdf associated with the measure.
GroupThis measure can be submitted through one or more groups. Click on the group name to view the group information.
RegistryThis measure can be submitted through registry.
EHRThis measure can be submitted via Electronic Health Record (EHR).
GPROThis measure can be submitted via Group Practice Reporting Option, or GPRO Web Interface.
SurveyThis measure can be submitted/collected via a Certified Survey Vendor.

More information on these alternative reporting mechanisms is available at:
    http://www.cms.gov/PQRS/20_AlternativeReportingMechanisms.asp.
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