Specifically, we identified scenarios when a complete submission from an individual MIPS eligible clinician or group followed by an incomplete submission resulted in a score of zero, either overriding a previous score greater than zero or voiding an approved reweighting for the performance category
As such, they are appropriate for the specific treatment of tobacco use and dependence
We also worked to align these criteria with the MIPS quality removal considerations and criteria outlined in the CY 2019 PFS final rule (83 FR 59763 through 59765) and CY 2020 PFS final rule (84 FR 62957 through 62959), where possible, and, in part, the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (HVBP) Program's removal factors that are codified in our regulations at 42 CFR 412.164(c)(3)
That is, RHCs and FQHCs would continue to bill for RHC and FQHC services furnished using telecommunication technologies by reporting HCPCS code G2025 on the claim, including services furnished using audio-only communications technology
Does that change everything? A: It changes the stakes, not necessarily the strategy