tci Part B Insider - 2011 Issue 12

PQRS: Know These 5 Common Pitfalls When Using PQRS

Once again, provider documentation could be the linchpin in your success.Whether you're new to CMS's Physician Quality Reporting System program or you've been collecting bonuses from it for a while, you can use some tips on how to avoid common PQRS mistakes. CMS reps shed light on these issues during a March 22 call, and shared the following information about the five most common PQRS pitfalls.1. Missing Your Eligible Population. When you're selecting measures to report, you should "carefully review all ICD-9-CM diagnoses and CPT service codes that will qualify claims for inclusion in physician quality reporting...

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