decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 2 (February)
CMS chooses 3 groups to accredit advanced imaging providers by 2012
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS’s announcement of the accreditation organizations designated to review providers of advanced imaging services, along with the Medicare policy framework and implementation timeline behind the change. It is relevant to radiology and other imaging stakeholders who need to understand the agency’s accreditation process, affected service categories, and upcoming CMS outreach on requirements and fees.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps imaging providers, compliance teams, and coders understand a CMS administrative change that affects who may furnish advanced imaging services under Medicare and when accreditation is expected to be in place.
What You Will Learn
- Which organizations CMS selected for accreditation oversight
- What types of advanced imaging services are included in the policy context
- What timeline CMS indicated for provider compliance
- What CMS said about future outreach on process details
Who Should Read This
- Radiology providers
- Imaging facility administrators
- Compliance staff
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
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