Ob-Gyn Coding Alert

Experts warn that learning modifiers might be the trickiest part If your ob-gyn If your ob-gyn practice wants to participate in the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI), you-ll need to know what category II codes to report -- and when. See how other practices are preparing, and what you should do to make certain you receive that extra Medicare reimbursement. How It Works What it is: PQRI is a voluntary program that will provide a financial incentive to physicians and other eligible professionals who successfully report quality data related to services provided under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2007, according to CMS. Common misconception: You don't have to register for the PQRI, experts say. Instead, you just have to start reporting special category II codes on your claims. The category II codes should be on the same claim as the visit they apply to. [...]