2013 PQRS Individual Measures

Physical therapists are eligible to participate in 8 different PQRS measures. To participate in PQRS using individual measures an individual therapist must report on a minimum of 3 measures for 50% of all Medicare patients seen during the reporting period if reporting via claims, or on a minimum of 3 measures for 80% of all Medicare patients seen during the reporting period if reporting via registry.

Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care Measures:

• Measure 126: Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurologic Evaluation (.pdf) 
• Measure 127: Ulcer Prevention - Evaluation of Footwear (.pdf) 

Preventive Care and Screening Body Mass Index (BMI) Measure:

• Measure 128: BMI Screening and Follow-Up (.pdf) 

Documentation of Current Medications Measure:

• Measure 130: Current Medications in the Medical Record (.pdf) 

Pain Assessment Measure:

• Measure 131: Pain Assessment Prior to Initiation of Patient Therapy and Follow-up (.pdf) 

Falls Measures:

• Measure 154: Falls Risk Assessment (.pdf) 
• Measure 155: Falls Plan of Care (.pdf) 

Outcome Assessment:

• Measure 182: Functional Outcome Assessment (.pdf) 

• Last Updated: 1/3/2013
• Contact: quality@apta.org
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