We also established at 414.1350(c)(6) a case minimum of 20 episodes for chronic condition episode-based measures in the CY 2022 final rule (86 FR 65453 through 65455)
Respiratory and lung problems like COPD and emphysema You can get lung disease from smoking
(2) Proposal To Permanently Define Direct Supervision To Include Audio-Video Communications Technology for a Subset of Services In the CY 2024 PFS proposed rule, we solicited comment on extending or permanently establishing the virtual presence flexibility for certain services valued under the PFS given that these services typically are performed in their entirety by auxiliary personnel as defined at 410.26(a)(1)
We note that some of the examples of medical services for diabetes treatment provided by submitters are general in nature and not specific to patients with diabetes who may also have periodontal disease, including CPT codes 99202-99215: Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services that broadly describe outpatient office visits for the diagnosis and medical management of practically any illness, disease, or condition
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Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within the measurement period AND who received tobacco cessation intervention during the measurement period or in the six months prior to the measurement period The denominator of submission criterion 2 is a subset of the resulting numerator for submission criterion 1, as submission criterion 2 is limited to assessing if patients identified as tobacco users received an appropriate tobacco cessation intervention