Therefore, we are proposing a work RVU of 0.16, which represents approximately half of the assigned work for minutes of CPT code 90785
[433] For these reasons, we are proposing to include a non-drug component to GOTP1 based on the CY 2020 Medicare payment rate for CPT code 96161 (Administration of caregiver-focused health risk assessment instrument (e.g., depression inventory) for the benefit of the patient, with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument) and updated to reflect the MEI updates that have been applied since that time
We believe these parameters identify those most impacted by limited measure choice while continuing to encourage high clinical quality measure performance
We are therefore proposing to remove this code from the Medicare Telehealth Services List, and we are ( soliciting comment on these quality of care concerns
Overall, we appreciate the comprehensive information and level of detail provided by the nominator
That is, quarter(s) in the payment amount benchmark period or applicable period for which a manufacturer has not reported units under section 1927(b)(3)(A)(iv) of the Act would be excluded from the calculation
