Merit-based Incentive Payment System Reporting Guide

This guide outlines the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting requirements for pathologists in 2025. It details the performance categories that eligible clinicians must report, including quality, improvement activities, and Promoting Interoperability, while noting that data for the cost performance category will be collected and calculated by the system. The document explains the three reporting options available: Traditional MIPS, MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs), and the APM Performance Pathway (APP). Each option has specific requirements and allows clinicians to select measures relevant to their practice. The guide also describes the scoring system, which ranges from 0 to 100 points, and how the final score affects payment adjustments. Additionally, it provides information on the distribution of performance category weights for pathologists in both small and large practices, emphasizing the implications of meeting case minimum criteria for cost measures. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding MIPS participation and reporting.