Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Program Requirements

It is required that you carefully read the Diagnostic Modality Accreditation Program Overview for a summary of the accreditation process and the modality-specific program requirements before applying for accreditation.

Diagnostic Modality Accreditation Program Overview

Breast MRI Accreditation Program Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Click here for the Breast MRI Accreditation Program FAQs

ACR CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and PET Accreditation Program Requirements for Medical Physicists/MR Scientists – 10/30/09 Revision, FAQs Available

Apply for Accreditation

Important Accreditation Change Notice:

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.

An online accreditation system is available for the Breast MRI Accreditation Program. Existing facilities that have already applied with the ACR for this program should access the system for the first time by following the steps in the account activation document below. Facilities applying for Breast MRI for the first time can follow the link to the online system and click the link to "register" for an account.

Click here for the instructions to activate the account for a facility that has previously applied with the ACR for MRI or Breast MRI.

Click here to access the online accreditation system.

Testing and QC Forms

Facilities that have applied for the Breast MRI Accreditation Program will read these documents and use the forms to gather data that will be entered into the online testing package before the images are sent for review. Please note that these forms should not be submitted to the ACR for accreditation.

Click here to view all Breast MRI Testing and QC Forms.

Toolkit for Site Visits

The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) calls for all providers of CT, MRI, breast MRI, nuclear medicine, and PET exams that bill under Part B of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to be accredited by Jan. 1, 2012, in order to receive payment for the technical component of these services. Currently, the CMS/MIPPA mandates apply to outpatient facilities only, NOT to hospitals. Per MIPPA, the ACR will perform unannounced site surveys to validate compliance with accreditation criteria. The ACR strongly advises that sites use the documents below to gather and organize their information for these site surveys.

Click here to view all supporting documents.

News

Click here to view a list of news items regarding the Breast MRI Accreditation Program.