Merit-based Incentive Payment System Reporting for Dentistry

This guide outlines the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting requirements for clinicians in dentistry for the 2026 performance year. It specifies that eligible clinicians must report data across three performance categories: quality, improvement activities, and Promoting Interoperability. The document details the exceptions to these reporting requirements, including special status and extreme circumstances. Data for the cost performance category will be calculated by the system. The guide also explains the MIPS final score, which ranges from 0 to 100 points and determines the payment adjustment, ranging from negative to positive based on performance outcomes. Furthermore, it describes the new MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) that offer a more specialized approach for reporting, allowing clinicians to select measures relevant to their specialty. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding the reporting requirements and different options available under MIPS, including traditional reporting methods and the MVP framework.