AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2010 Issue 2 (Spring)
National Oncologic PET Registry
National Oncologic PET Registry The National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR) was launched by the Academy of Molecular Imaging in collaboration with the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) in May 2006 to collect data nationwide to better assess the effect of PET on the management of patients with various forms of cancer or suspected cancer. This registry was developed with guidance provided by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the Society for Nuclear Medicine (SNM). The NOPR was designed to address the coverage with evidence development (CED) policy of...
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Article Overview
This article explains the National Oncologic PET Registry (NOPR), including why it was created, the organizations involved, and how the registry fits within CMS coverage with evidence development policy. It also outlines the general workflow for participating facilities and clinicians, along with reference sources tied to the registry and PET coverage context. The piece is intended for readers who need a high-level understanding of oncology PET registry participation and Medicare-related coverage administration.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine, and billing professionals understand the registry framework behind certain PET coverage arrangements and the administrative steps that support claims processing.
Article Sections
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National Oncologic PET Registry
Introduces the registry, the organizations involved in its development, and the coverage policy context it was designed to address.
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Process of obtaining coverage for PET under the NOPR
Summarizes the workflow for participation, including the roles of the referring clinician, PET facility, registry data entry, and claim-related status tracking.
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References
Lists supporting sources and related publications tied to the registry and Medicare claims processing guidance.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose and background of the National Oncologic PET Registry
- Which organizations are associated with the registry
- How the registry fits into Medicare coverage administration
- The general sequence of steps involved in participating in the registry
- What kinds of supporting references accompany the registry overview
Who Should Read This
- Radiology professionals
- Nuclear medicine professionals
- Oncology clinicians
- Medical coders
- Medical billing staff
- Revenue cycle personnel
- Health policy readers
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