1. Technical amendments to Public Law 114–10 (a) MIPS transition Section 1848 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (q)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking items and services and inserting covered professional services (as defined in subsection (k)(3)(A)) ; and (ii) in subparagraph (C)(iv)— (I) by amending subclause (I) to read as follows: (I) The minimum number (as determined by the Secretary) of— (aa) for performance periods beginning before January 1, 2018, individuals enrolled under this part who are treated by the eligible professional for the performance period involved; and (bb) for performance periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, individuals enrolled under this part who are furnished covered professional services (as defined in subsection (k)(3)(A)) by the eligible professional for the performance period involved. ; (II) in subclause (II), by striking items and services and inserting covered professional services (as defined in subsection (k)(3)(A)) ; and (III) by amending subclause (III) to read as follows: (III) The minimum amount (as determined by the Secretary) of— (aa) for performance periods beginning before January 1, 2018, allowed charges billed by such professional under this part for such performance period; and (bb) for performance periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, allowed charges for covered professional services (as defined in subsection (k)(3)(A)) billed by such professional for such performance period. ; (B) in paragraph (5)(D)— (i) in clause (i)(I), by inserting subject to clause (iii), after clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (2)(A), ; and (ii) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) Transition years For each of the second, third, fourth, and fifth years for which the MIPS applies to payments, the performance score for the performance category described in paragraph (2)(A)(ii) shall not take into account the improvement of the professional involved.