Merit-based Incentive Payment System Reporting for Dentistry

This guide outlines the requirements for reporting under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for the year 2025, specifically tailored for eligible clinicians in the dentistry field. It details the necessary performance categories, including quality, promoting interoperability, improvement activities, and cost, which collectively contribute to the final MIPS score. Clinicians must select and report on specific quality measures and improvement activities relevant to their practice. The document explains the implications of the MIPS final score, which ranges from 0 to 100 points, affecting payment adjustments for clinicians. It highlights the exceptions to reporting requirements based on several factors, including clinician type and circumstances. It also provides information about the three reporting options available for MIPS eligible clinicians: Traditional MIPS, MIPS Value Pathways, and the APM Performance Pathway. Additionally, it lists the finalized MIPS Value Pathways for 2025 and emphasizes the importance of meeting data completeness requirements throughout the performance year.