2026 MIPS Promoting Interoperability PI_EP_2_EX_2: Query of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Exclusion
Written by Tucker Deyett, Dedicated Advisor, ReportingMD. Source data: CMS Quality Payment Program 2026 measure specifications and benchmark files.
Objective: Electronic Prescribing Exclusion
At a glance
PI_EP_2_EX_2, Query of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Exclusion, is a 2026 Promoting Interoperability exclusion measure under the Electronic Prescribing objective, reported as a yes/no attestation.
Measure description
Any MIPS eligible clinician who does not electronically prescribe any Schedule II opioids or Schedule III or IV drugs during the performance period.
Measure details
- Measure ID: PI_EP_2_EX_2
- Objective: Electronic Prescribing
- Reporting category: Exclusion
- Metric type: Yes/No attestation
- Required: No
- Bonus: No
- Substitutes: PI_EP_2_EX_1
- Programs: MSSP, Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus
- First performance year: 2023
MVPs that include this measure
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Official CMS specification
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