Special Provisions for Radiology Additional Documentation Requests
This change request (CR) pilots a process that will enable Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to receive pertinent documentation from the treating/ordering provider during medical review, in an effort to support the necessity and payment for radiology service(s)/item(s) billed to Medicare.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: March 19, 2021
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