Accreditation

Introduction

Since 1987, ACR has accredited more than 20,000 facilities, including more than 10,000 practices in ten different imaging modalities. The ACR offers programs in all modalities now mandated for accreditation under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) (CT, MRI, breast MRI, nuclear medicine and PET) as well as under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). Our streamlined application process has cut approval time in half. The ACR accreditation evaluation is usually completed within 90 days of image submission.

The Gold Standard in Imaging Accreditation Brochure

Worried About Missing the 2012 CMS Accreditation Deadline?

Providers of Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Services (ADIS) still have critical questions in advance of the Jan. 1, 2012 accreditation deadline. For example, what if you have not received ADIS accreditation but still want to apply? What if you are already accredited and you add a new imaging unit, open a new site, or start offering another imaging modality?

• If you apply for ACR accreditation in October, November or December of 2011, ACR will work with you to complete the accreditation process within 90 days of image submission.
• If your facility is accredited in one ADIS modality by Jan. 1, 2012, you have a 120-day grace period to gain accreditation for a new unit, location or modality – and receive CMS reimbursements.

Urgent Notice for Facilities Subject to MIPPA

The Jan. 1, 2012 MIPPA deadline for achieving accreditation is quickly approaching. We strongly recommend that you submit the required testing materials and images immediately.

We are committed to doing everything within our control to assist sites with the accreditation process. However, due to the limited amount of time remaining before Jan. 1, 2012, we cannot guarantee that your site will complete the accreditation process before the MIPPA deadline. Please review the testing instructions carefully. Double-check your images and application materials to ensure you include all of the required images and data. Failure to follow instructions or an incomplete application will delay your accreditation.

Important CMS/MIPPA accreditation news

CMS/MIPPA

Effective January 1, 2012, all providers that bill for CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and PET under part B of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule must be accredited in order to receive technical component reimbursement from Medicare.

10 Things You Need to Know About CMS/MIPPA Accreditation Requirements

Accreditation Requirements for Suppliers of the Technical Component of Advanced Imaging

ACR accreditation brochures

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Available Modalities

All ACR accreditation programs are based on the ACR's Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards. All facilities providing mammography must be certified by the FDA under the MQSA. To be certified, a facility must be accredited. The FDA has designated the ACR as an accrediting body.

Breast MRI

Effective October 10, 2011 the ACR Breast MRI Accreditation Program launched a new accreditation application system, ACRedit. Applications for Breast MRI accreditation must now be submitted using the online application process. Please click on the Breast MRI link and scroll down to the "Apply for Accreditation" section for more information.

Breast Ultrasound

CT

Mammography

MRI

Nuclear Medicine and PET

Radiation Oncology

Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

Ultrasound

Marketing Information for Accredited Facilities

Congratulations on earning the ACR Gold Standard of Accreditation. As an ACR accredited facility, you have exclusive access to an online marketing kit customized for your specific modality.

Modality-specific seals of accreditation were redesigned in July 2010.

• If you are newly accredited, access your kit by entering the URL address in the address bar above
  (URL was mailed to your facility on an instruction sheet with your notice of accreditation)
• If you are already accredited and would like to obtain the new seals, access your kit by entering the URL address in the address bar above
  (URL was mailed to your facility in a letter from ACR in September 2010)

If you need assistance with your URL link, contact the ACR accreditation hotline at 1.800.770.0145.