Finding & Verifying MIPS Payment Adjustments – RAs and Reason Codes

MIPS Performance Feedback reports are released in the summer each year and show a provider or practice what payment adjustment to expect for the coming year. Once payments start to be processed for applicable dates of service, many providers want to confirm how these amounts are being applied, and may want to report on or track these payments throughout the year. There are three codes to look for on a Remittance Advice (RA) that indicate MIPS payment adjustments: CO-144 indicates a positive payment adjustment: The glossary shows "CO: Contractual obligations. The patient may not be billed for this amount." and [...]