An AUC consult prior to ordering advanced diagnostic imaging for Medicare patients must be documented via a CMS-qualified clinical decision support mechanism (qCDSM).
Without a documented consult, rendering providers will not receive Medicare payment for the procedure when the penalty phase begins on January 1, 2023, or the January 1st following the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The ACR Clinical Decision Support Resources below can help you and your referring providers comply with the AUC mandate.