ACR Economics and Health Policy focuses on issues related to how radiologists and radiation oncologists are reimbursed for their services under the guidance of the Commission on Economics.
Imaging 3.0

Imaging 3.0™

Imaging 3.0 is a change process being led by the ACR for the field of radiology. It includes a set of technology tools that equip 21st-century radiologists to ensure their key role in evolving health care delivery and payment models—and quality patient care.


Billing and Coding

Billing & Coding

ACR Economics and Health Policy staff submits code recommendations to the CPT® Editorial Panel for the coding manual for diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine.

Managed Care and Private Payer

Managed Care & Private Payer resources help ACR members deal effectively with managed care organizations. We evaluate trends in payer behavior and philosophy and educate payers, patients and hospitals about the value of diagnostic and therapeutic radiology in providing cost-effective medical care.

Medicare Payment Systems

Medicare Payment Systems

Medicare uses the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) to reimburse for physician services. CMS publishes proposed and final rules each year that addresses certain provisions and changes to Medicare Part B payment policy.

Coverage

The ACR Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine Carrier Advisory Committee (CAC) Network Representatives advocate on behalf of radiology and all radiology subspecialties for fair reimbursement policies at the local Medicare level. By reviewing and commenting on Local Coverage Decisions (LCDs) and policy changes before they are implemented, the CAC networks help ensure members are appropriately reimbursed for medically reasonable and necessary services provided to Medicare patients. 


Policy Research

ACR health policy provides objective health services research and analysis to improve government policy and decision-making. The unit produces research reports and analysis on the practice of radiology in the U.S., radiology compensation, imaging utilization, the radiology employment market and more.