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Coding changes that will impact diagnostic and interventional radiology practices in 2025

AuntMinnie

Although relatively few of these changes will impact radiology practices, its essential to know what they are and adjust your practice systems accordingly. The new MRI Safety procedures are as follows: CPT Code Description RVU Value Medicare Fee 76014 MR safety implant and/or foreign body assessment, initial 15 minutes G - 0.33 $10.67

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Senators introduce medical AI reimbursement bill

AuntMinnie

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that use AI and machine learning, including those used in radiology. The bipartisan bill would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to set up appropriate payment of certain algorithm-based healthcare services under the Medicare program. cleared by the FDA are used in radiology.

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What is the impact of the 2025 MPFS changes on radiology practices?

AuntMinnie

The 2025 conversion factor (CF) that sets the overall rate for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) was adjusted downward by 2.83% from the 2024 rate, to $32.3465 per RVU vs. $33.2875 per Relative Value Unit (RVU). 879, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025, has been introduced but no action has been taken.

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Does the Continuing Resolution do anything for radiology?

AuntMinnie

The Medicare reimbursement rates for 2025 remain unchanged as a result of the Continuing Resolution (CR) passed by the U.S. Thus, the downward spiral of Medicare reimbursement continues with physicians receiving nominally 2.83% less this year than in 2024. Congress and signed on March 15. Sandy Coffta.

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ASTRO vice chair highlights momentum for ROCR Act

AuntMinnie

Its also going to save Medicare money. It aims to incorporate parts of the Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model proposed by Medicare to change radiation oncology payment from per fraction to per patient. We think its good for medicine and think its good for patients. Corso has served in several roles for ASTRO.

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Shaping the future of radiology in 2025: Trends, threats, and opportunities

AuntMinnie

Radiology is undergoing significant changes in 2025, driven by healthcare advancements, regulatory challenges, and workforce dynamics. Key trends include hospital consolidation of radiology services, the need for stronger cybersecurity, and innovative strategies to address staffing shortages.

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Radiology AI triage solution earns separate, additional Medicare hospital payment

Radiology Business

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services revealed the news under the 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule released on Aug.

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