Medicare Payment Increase in Final Budget Reconciliation Bill
The bill includes a 2.5% increase to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2026.
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released Change Request (CR) 13070, which contains coding revisions to various National Coverage Determinations (NCD) pertinent to radiology.
Modifications include the following radiology-related NCDs:
Further details, including a full list of affected NCDs, can be accessed through CMS’ Medicare Learning Network.
For more information, contact Maria Tran, American College of Radiology® Director of Economic Policy.
Medicare Payment Increase in Final Budget Reconciliation Bill
The bill includes a 2.5% increase to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2026.
Read moreCMS Announces Prior Authorization Test Model
WiSer is a six-year program that will begin in six states on January 1, 2026. It will introduce prior authorization using AI technology for a select number of services, including some IR procedures.
Read moreSupreme Court Upholds Preventive Services Coverage
ACR commends the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the constitutionality of the structure and appointment process of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Read more