OQR Program Rule History

Federal Register Reference

The final rule is published annually in the Federal Register to describe changes to the program that determines the payment rates for Medicare services paid under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Hospitals should review the final rule to be aware of changes that affect the way data are reported for each calendar year.

Calendar Year	Federal Register Reference	Page Number
2019	Volume 83	59080
2018	Volume 82	52564
2017	Volume 81	79753
2016	Volume 80	70502
2015	Volume 79	66940
2014	Volume 78	75090
2013	Volume 77	68467
2012	Volume 76	74451
2011	Volume 75	72064
2010	Volume 74	60629
2009	Volume 73	68758
2008	Volume 72	66860