For calendar year 2021, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists will once again be considered Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians. In this article, I will answer some of the more frequent questions I receive about the MIPS program. In addition, I did a webinar on December 18, 2020 titled “2021 MIPS for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services“. For additional information on this webinar and to order the webinar playback link, click HERE. Question #1 What practice setting(s) does MIPS apply to? Answer #1 Question #2 Is there an easy way to know if I am a

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced changes to the submission date for the 2019 Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Performance Period for MIPS eligible clinicians. In addition, CMS has implemented an Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception for the 2019 MIPS Performance Period for MIPS eligible clinicians. QuestionWhat is the new deadline to submit data for the 2019 MIPS Performance Period? Answer QuestionWhat happens if I do not submit my individual data by the new deadline date and time? Answer QuestionWhat is the Automatic Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances policy? Answer QuestionWho does this automatic exception apply to?

For calendar year 2020, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists will once again be considered Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians. In this article, I will answer some of the more frequent questions I receive about the MIPS program. Question #1 What practice setting(s) does MIPS apply to? Answer #1 Question #2 Is there an easy way to know if I am a private practice with the Medicare program? Answer #2 Question #3 Does MIPS apply to Rehabilitation Agencies? Answer #3 Question #4 What is the determination period that CMS will use to see if an eligible clinician

You can now check the Quality Payment Program (QPP) Participation Status Tool to view your eligibility status for the 2019 performance period under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). Enter your National Provider Identifier (NPI), to find out if you need to participate in MIPS during the 2019 performance year. To check to see if you need to participate in MIPS for the 2019 Performance Year, click HERE.