G8553

Has G8553 code replaced the G4553 code for reporting electronic prescription during an office visit?
When did this occur?
If we use the G4553 code, then will we obtain the E-Rx bonus?
Is one code to be used depending on how we submit the G-code for electronic prescribing?

You still have time!

The G8553 started January 1, 2010. You only need to report it 25 times on patients that eRx's were sent. (I'd report 30 just to be sure). The Feds figured out that f you are using eRx, you are using eRx and they don't need to see it on every claim. No more G4553 at all. If you used it in 2009, you should see a check soon - we just got our PQRI check.