Query of Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)

Measure: For at least one Schedule II opioid or Schedule III or IV drug electronically prescribed using CEHRTClosed Certified EHR Technology, an EHR that conforms to the ONC's Health IT Certification Program criteria and standards during the performance period, the MIPS ECClosed Eligible Clinician: a Medicare provider who qualifies for MIPS participation uses data from CEHRT to conduct a query of a PDMP for prescription drug history.
Reporting To meet this measure, the MIPS eligible clinician must attest YES to conducting a query of a PDMP for at least one Schedule II opioid or Schedule III or IV drug electronically prescribed using CEHRT.
Exclusions

Any MIPS eligible clinician meeting one or more of the following criteria may be excluded from the PDMP measure if the MIPS eligible clinician:

1. Is unable to electronically prescribe Schedule II opioids and Schedule III and IV drugs in accordance with applicable law during the performance period.

2. Writes fewer than 100 permissible prescriptions during the performance period.

3. Querying a PDMP would impose an excessive workflow or cost burden prior to the start of the performance period they select in CY 2023.

ECs interested in signing up for the ability to prescribe controlled substances (Rcopia EPCS Gold) and PDMP access should contact Sevocity Support to begin the registration process. Fees apply for Rcopia EPCS Gold and PDMP access. PDMP access may vary by state.

  • Actions must occur within the performance period.

  • Query of the PDMP for prescription drug history must be conducted prior to the electronic transmission of the Schedule II opioid prescription, Schedule III drug or Schedule IV drug.
  • MIPS eligible clinicians have the flexibility to query the PDMP using data from CEHRT in any manner allowed under their State law.
  • Includes all permissible prescriptions and dispensing of Schedule II opioids as well as Schedule III and IV drugs regardless of the amount prescribed during an encounter.

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