Part B Insider (Multispecialty) Coding Alert
Has MACRA Slang Got You In a Muddle?
Despite the suggestion that CMS is slowing down this Medicare payment train for further consultation, MACRA-backed programs are still slated to steamroll into town Jan. 1, 2017. Quite a bit of lingo has been bandied about, changed, and introduced since MACRA commenced in 2015 and with each new innovation add-on.
In order to help you get a handle on what’s ahead and be part of the national dialogue, we’ve put together our MACRA top twelve to assist you with the pay-for-performance, value-based transition.
Resource: For a more detailed look at MACRA, visit https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/Value-Based-Programs/MACRA-MIPS-and-APMs/Quality-Payment-Program-MACRA-NPRM-Slides.pdf.
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