By 2014, the AMA PPIS data had been fully integrated into the PFS, serving as the primary source for determining indirect PE inputs (78 FR 74235)
Once calculated, each MIPS eligible clinician's final score is compared to the performance threshold established in prior rulemaking for that performance period to calculate the MIPS payment adjustment factor as specified in section 1848(q)(6) of the Act, such that the MIPS eligible clinician will receive in the applicable MIPS payment year: (1) a positive adjustment, if their final score exceeds the performance threshold
However, if OTPs utilize SDOH risk assessments during intake activities, CMS is not proposing to require OTPs to utilize a specific type of SDOH risk assessment tool, consistent with similar existing requirements under the PFS for these services
When we reviewed CPT code 66682, we found that the recommended work RVU was higher than nearly all of the other 90-day global codes with similar time values
Commenters requested that we align the CMS EPCS Program compliance date for prescriptions written for beneficiaries in LTC with the date that NCPDP SCRIPT standard 2023011 will be required