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Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)

2009-2010 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Data Collection Worksheets

Please see the below Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) measure-specific worksheet that will walk you through step-by-step in reporting each PQRI measure. This worksheet may be used by your practice on a concurrent basis to collect PQRI data upon the patients arrival for appointments. Each measure will assist physicians in the following ways:

  • Identify the patients for whom PQRI measures and codes apply.
  • Capture clinical information for translation into the administrative claim process.
  • Integrate the measures into your practice.
  • Maintain a copy of the Worksheet to enable QI and tracking at the practice level.

Please click the following related to the PQRI Data Collection Worksheet:

2010 PQRI Measures List

For a complete list of PQRI data collection worksheets, please visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PQRI/31_PQRIToolKit.asp#Top of Page For information on accessing 2007 Re-run and 2008 PQRI Feedback Reports please visit: http://www.aace.com/advocacy/socio/PQRI/PQRI_12-7-09.pdf

Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI)—Educational Resources
As a reminder, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has several educational resources to promote and increase an understanding of the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI). These resources will provide further guidance that will complement your upcoming Ask-the-Contractor Teleconferences (ACT). Educational resources available on the Web site include:

  1. MLN Matters Articles
  2. Educational Products
  3. PQRI National Provider Call Presentations
PQRI educational resources are described at the following link: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PQRI/30_EducationalResources.asp#TopOfPage and are available in the "Downloads" sections at the bottom of this web page.

Frequently Asked Questions
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).  You can access these FAQs by visiting the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) Web page, on the CMS Web site.  Go to the overview section, scroll down to the "Related Links Inside CMS" section at the bottom of the page and click on the link titled "PQRI FAQs".  Continue to check the FAQ section regularly for updates.

For further information regarding PQRI, and how to register for the program, please visit CMS at www.cms.hhs.gov/PQRI