Imaging: CMS Grants Anti-Markup Provision Reprieve Until 2009

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand which parts of the anti-markup policy were deferred and which operational questions remain unresolved for practices that furnish diagnostic services under Medicare.

Article Sections

1. Delay of the anti-markup provisions

   Summarizes CMS’s postponement of the new Medicare anti-markup rule and the general impact on provider billing arrangements.

2. Exceptions that were not delayed

   Describes the categories of diagnostic services that remain subject to the policy timeline and the areas of continuing attention for practices.

3. Remaining uncertainty for purchased diagnostic services and staffing arrangements

   Discusses unresolved questions about outsourced technical services, performance of services, and related Medicare enrollment and reassignment concerns.