MIPS 2021 Documentation

MIPS 2021 Documentation

Index

  • Sections
    • Who has to Report for MIPS for 2021?
    • Performance Categories
    • Penalty for not reporting
    • Points required to avoid a negative adjustment
    • Help from CMS
    • Small practices can receive consultation help from CMS at the link below
    • EHR Certification
    • Getting Started in ICANotes
    • Step 1: Request Group Rules - create a ticket and request MIPS settings be enabled. This was already done if you reported in a previous year.
    • Step 2: Turn on Settings in the Chart Room

Who has to Report for MIPS for 2021?

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Psychologists who meet the eligibility status. Check your eligibility status here: https://qpp.cms.gov/participation-lookup

Performance Categories

Quality  Promoting Interoperability  Improvement Activities  Cost 
40%  25%  15%  20% CMS Calculates cost 

Reporting Period by Category: 

Quality  Promoting Interoperability  Improvement Activities  Cost 
365 days   90 days   90 days   Calculated by CMS  

Penalty for not reporting

-9% Medicare reductions in 2023

Points required to avoid a negative adjustment

60 points

Exceptional performance bonus: 85

Help from CMS

Small practices can receive consultation help from CMS at the link below

https://qpp.cms.gov/mips/special-statuses?py=2021

Or call 1-866-288-8292

EHR Certification

ICANotes is a 2015 edition CEHRT which is required for 2021 performance year. 

Getting Started in ICANotes

Step 1: Request Group Rules - create a ticket and request MIPS settings be enabled. This was already done if you reported in a previous year.

Ask ICANotes staff to enable the following settings for you if you have never reported before:

  • Meaningful Use Measures
  • Patient Portal Sync
  • Direct Messaging
  • Always Generate CCDA

You can email this request to ticket@icanotes.com or call us at 443-569-8778. 

Step 2: Turn on Settings in the Chart Room

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