Throughout 2020, claims payments will not be impacted and no penalties will be incurred, i.e., claims will continue to be paid even when evidence of consultation of AUC is missing or entered incorrectly.  Starting January 1, 2021, full implementation of the CMS program will require evidence regarding the ordering provider's consultation using a qCDSM.  AUC consultation information must be appended to professional and facility claims for the service in order for the claim to be paid.  Although full details aren't yet available, penalties may be applied to claims submitted without evidence of AUC consultation for Medicare Part B advanced diagnostic imaging services furnished to Medicare FFS patients.  

 

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