Rheumatoid Arthritis

This measures group is to be reported for patients aged 18 years and older with RA receiving office or other outpatient services, home services, or work related/medical disability evaluation.

PQRS Group Measures:

#108. Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy (DMARD)

#176. Tuberculosis screening

#177. Periodic assessment of disease activity

#178. Functional status assessment

#179. Assessment and classification of disease prognosis

#180. Glucocorticoid management

Download PQRS Rheumatoid Arthritis Measures Group Form: (pdf) (doc)

Measure Group Description (from AMA)

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Rheumatoid arthritis example:

Rheumatoid arthritis patient, office visit: prescribed DMARD therapy; documentation of TB screen performed and results interpreted 2 months ago; disease activity assessed and documented as moderate; functional status assessed; disease prognosis assessed and documented as good; documented glucocorticoid use is for less than 6 months.