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
MRI Accreditation Program Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MRI Accreditation Program FAQs
Apply for Accreditation
An online accreditation system is available for the 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 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 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 MRI Testing and QC Forms.
- MRAP Clinical Guide
- MRAP Testing Instructions
- MRAP Quality Assurance Questionnaire
- MRAP Clinical Data Form
- DesAcc Order Form
- MRAP Large Phantom Order Form
- MRAP Large Phantom Instructions
- MRAP Large Phantom Guidance
- MRAP Large Phantom Data Form
- MRAP Small Phantom Order Form
- MRAP Small Phantom Instructions
- MRAP Small Phantom Guidance
- MRAP Small Phantom Data Form
- MRAP Checklist
- MRAP Weekly QC Form
- MRAP Weekly Laser QC Form
- MRAP Weekly Visual Checklist
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. Per MIPPA, the ACR or CMS will perform unannounced site surveys to validate compliance with accreditation criteria. The ACR strongly advises that all sites use the documents below to gather and organize their information for the accreditation process and these site surveys.
Click here to view all supporting documents.
News
Click here to view a list of news items regarding the MRI Accreditation Program.
- Accreditation Update: No fee increase!
- ACR Designated a National Medical Imaging Accrediting Body by CMS
- ACR CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and PET Accreditation Program Requirements for Medical Physicists/MR Scientists – 10/30/09 Revision, FAQs Available
- New Technologist Qualification Requirements for ACR MRI Accreditation
- ACR Develops Modular MRI Accreditation Program
- Accreditation E-newsletters
- Frequently Asked Questions Updated
- ACR Announcement for Mobile Services
- Announcement: ACR CT, MRI, and Ultrasound Program Requirement Changes
