It is the same.

"Report the following eRx numerator G-code, when applicable:
G8553 - At least one prescription created during the encounter was generated and transmitted electronically using a qualified eRx system."

from

2011 eRx Measure Specifications, Release Notes and Claims-Based Reporting Principles

By the way, that document (through a download link near the bottom of this page: http://www.cms.gov/ERxIncentive/06_E-Prescribing_Measure.asp#TopOfPage) is a good summary of what we need to know about the program.

Jon
GI
Baltimore

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