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Has anyone figured out the bare minimum for 2018? It seems to me that we could simply add one of the quality measure codes (such as G8427 for medication review) for 10 patients and be done with it.

My understanding is that we need 15 points for the quality measures category. For most small practices we get 3 points for reporting on a quality measure. We needed only 3 points in 2017, thus one claim with one quality measure was enough.

In 2018, the Quality Measures category is worth 60% of the whole. So if 5 claims (15 points) gets us 60% of the way toward the requirement, it seems that if we report on 10 codes instead of 5, that will be more than enough for not participating in the other categories - ACI and AI.

Does this sound right and/or has anyone verified what the minimum is for 2018.

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This would be a good place for Betty from CMS. Email her at: bwimbley AT hsag.com


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David, Thank you for your important question. Many consultants are happy to help us go for the maximum. But since the maximum requires so much effort both in time and money, an alternative to doing "nothing" might be the "minimum."


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My guess is that Betty would be a good resource for this.
Again though... she does not work for CMS.


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Oh, well that makes a difference. I guess I should, as they say, reach out to her.


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According to MIPSwizard you can report one Quality Measure and just one patient and you will meet the minimum requirement to avoid the 4% penalty (2017 MACRA/MIPS).

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Ted that was for 2017. Not for 2018.


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Yes. I amended my post after I reread the initial question.

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Has anyone used MIPSwizard to submit their measures?


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