Many of the CQMS do require that an office visit CPT Code be used on the superbill. If you have not been adding CPT codes, you can go back and add them onto a patients chart by going to the account information tab in the chart and pulling the superbill. From here, you can just click on ?add CPT? and type in an office visit code you would like to use and attach it to the superbill. (If the pt meets all the other criteria that goes into a specific CQM then this CPT code will make your numbers in the wizard go up)


Speaking of the criteria?.many of the CQMS are VERY specific and require a number of criteria to be met before you will get credited for the CQM. My recommendation would be to check the exact criteria that the CQM is requiring. You can do this by opening the Wizard, clicking on the CQM tab and then double clicking on a CQM you are looking to meet. If you scroll down to the bottom, you will notice that we offer this information under ?How to do this in AC?.

Here are some criteria that are generally the missing link or links to getting your CQM numbers to budge; a specific ICD-9 code that needs to be used during an encounter, 2 signed off encounters during the reporting period, documentation with decision support, the pt needs to be within a certain age range, vitals need to be taken. These criteria differ from each CQM but are often times over looked.


Some other CQM tips I have found along the way -

-If a CQM requires a decision support rule to be completed, you MUST type in a result in the results box. The program will allow you to leave the results box blank, but for MU be sure to add a comment then hit save.

- Sticking with decision support; if the CQM requires a decision support rule to be used it must be done from the most recent encounter, prior to signing off. It will not count toward MU if you document under the Summary Sheet because it doesn?t show that it was done during the visit.

- If you are getting all zeros in your CQMS and you do not have a mid-level provider, try to check the box at the top of the wizard that says ?don?t include mid-level? you may see your numbers appear with this change.


I hope this information helps! I realize how confusing the process can be and I will be happy to assist anyone with their Meaningful Use incentive.

Many Thanks
Katie Vacca
Product Support Specialist