PQRS Measure
#91Acute Otitis Externa (AOE): Topical Therapy
The following codes apply for this PQRS measure:
CPT Codes | |||
| Code | Modifier | POS | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4130F | Topical preparations (including OTC) prescribed for acute otitis externa (AOE) | ||
| 4130F | 8P | Topical preparations (including OTC) prescribed for acute otitis externa (AOE) | |
| 4130F | 1P | Topical preparations (including OTC) prescribed for acute otitis externa (AOE) | |
| 4130F | 2P | Topical preparations (including OTC) prescribed for acute otitis externa (AOE) | |
| 99201 | Office 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. | ||
| 99202 | Office 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. | ||
| 99203 | Office 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. | ||
| 99204 | Office 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. | ||
| 99205 | Office 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. | ||
| 99212 | Office 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. | ||
| 99213 | Office 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. | ||
| 99214 | Office 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. | ||
| 99215 | Office 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. | ||
| 99281 | Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional | ||
| 99282 | Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision making | ||
| 99283 | Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making | ||
| 99284 | Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making | ||
| 99285 | Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making | ||
ICD9 Codes | |||
| Code | Modifier | POS | Description |
| 380.10 | Infective otitis externa, unspecified | ||
| 380.11 | Acute infection of pinna | ||
| 380.12 | Acute swimmers' ear | ||
| 380.13 | Other acute infections of external ear | ||
| 380.22 | Other acute otitis externa | ||
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).
GPRO IThis measure can be submitted via Group Practice Reporting Option 1.
GPRO IIThis measure can be submitted via Group Practice Reporting Option 2.
More information on these alternative reporting mechanisms is available at:
http://www.cms.gov/PQRS/20_AlternativeReportingMechanisms.asp.
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).
GPRO IThis measure can be submitted via Group Practice Reporting Option 1.
GPRO IIThis measure can be submitted via Group Practice Reporting Option 2.
More information on these alternative reporting mechanisms is available at:
http://www.cms.gov/PQRS/20_AlternativeReportingMechanisms.asp.
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