ACR Incidental Finding Measures 405 and 406 for 2017: Changes for Merit-based Incentive Program System Participation

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate quality reporting depends on using the current measure specifications and the correct reporting mechanism. This article helps radiology practices stay aligned with ACR and CMS quality reporting guidance for the affected measures.

Article Sections

1. Overview of 2017 measure guidance

   Introduces the reporting updates affecting radiology practices participating in MIPS and notes that separate instructions apply to claims and registry reporting.

2. Quality ID No. 405

   Summarizes the scope of the first quality measure and the 2017 changes to reporting guidance and registry analytics.

3. ACR guidance for reporting 405

   Describes the reporting framework for the first measure across claims and registry mechanisms, including the relevant quality-data code categories.

4. Quality ID No. 406

   Summarizes the scope of the second quality measure and the 2017 updates to its description, coding, and registry-related guidance.

5. ACR guidance for reporting 406

   Describes the reporting framework for the second measure across claims and registry mechanisms, including the relevant quality-data code categories.

6. Note on denominator exceptions and exclusions

   Provides general clarification on how denominator exceptions and exclusions differ in the context of quality measure reporting.

7. Specialty-specific resources and references

   Lists ACR reference materials for radiology subspecialties and directs readers to additional quality measure information.