What is the extent of the bonus for participation in PQRS?
Physicians who meet the criteria for satisfactory submission of quality measures data for services furnished during the reporting period, January 1, 2011- December 31, 2011, will earn an incentive payment of 1.0% of their total estimated allowed charges for Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) covered professional services furnished during that applicable reporting period (the 2010 calendar year). This includes all deductibles and co-pays. Additionally, where Medicare is the secondary insurance, PQRS bonuses are based on overall charges, and not limited just to the portion paid by Medicare.
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