Physician Quality Reporting Initiative: Tips for successful participation

 Optometric Economics is a monthly review of coding and billings issues prepared with the assistance of the AOA Eye Care Benefits Committee (AOA-ECBC). The column is based on information from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as well as other sources. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the American Optometric Association. AOA members with questions regarding coding may contact AOA-ECBC staff person Sheila Dwyer at (703) 837-1344 or SCDwyer@aoa.org. The Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) tips were prepared by the CMS as a service to the public and are not intended to grant rights or impose obligations. The tips may contain references or links to statutes, regulations, or other policy materials. The information provided is only intended to be a general summary. It is not intended to take the place of either the written law or regulations. The CMS encourages health care providers to review the specific statutes, regulations, and other interpretive materials for a full and accurate statement of their contents.

PII: S1529-1839(08)00034-1

doi:10.1016/j.optm.2008.01.008