Is it accurate that in 2008 if a therapist participates in the Physician’s Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) he/she must report on a minimum of three (3) measures?Yes, that is accurate. Please remember that each of the three (3) measures must meet the 80% threshold?
Measure # 4 Risk for Future FallsMeasure # 124 Adoption/Use of Health Information Technology Measure # 126 Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy: Neurological EvaluationMeasure # 127: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Ulcer Prevention: Evaluation of FootwearMeasure # 128 Universal Weight Screening & Follow UpMeasure # 130 Universal Documentation & Verification of Current MedicationsMeasure # 131 Pain Assessment Prior to Physical Therapy Measure # 132 Patient Co-Development of Treatment Plan & Plan of CareTo obtain more information on the measures, the specifications, coding requirements, exclusions, and data collection forms you may go PQRI Resources on this website1-01-08
