CMS announced that the 2019 MIPS data submission deadline will be extended by 30 days to April 30, 2020. If you have already submitted MIPS data or if you submit MIPS data by April 30, 2020, you will be scored and receive a MIPS payment adjustment based on the data you submit. If you need to revise any data that has already been submitted you can still make changes by logging into qpp.cms.gov by the new deadline.
2019 MIPS Automatic Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Policy Update
MIPS eligible clinicians who have not submitted any MIPS data by April 30, 2020, do not need to take any additional action to qualify for the automatic extreme and uncontrollable circumstances policy. These clinicians will be automatically identified and receive a neutral payment adjustment for the 2021 MIPS payment year. All four MIPS performance categories for these clinicians will be weighted at zero percent, resulting in a score equal to the performance threshold, and a neutral MIPS payment adjustment for the 2021 MIPS payment year. However, if a MIPS eligible clinician submits data on two or more MIPS performance categories, they will be scored and receive a 2021 MIPS payment adjustment based on their 2019 MIPS final score.
Questions?
Please reference the 2019 QPP Data Submission User Guide. CMS also has up to date information about its programs and response to COVID-19 on the Current Emergencies page.
For Quality Payment Program questions please contact 1-866-288-8292, Monday through Friday, 8AM-8PM ET or by e-mail at QPP@cms.hhs.gov.