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MM13485 - Appropriate Use Criteria for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging: CY 2024 Update

This new Article comprises Subregulatory Guidance for rescinding of Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program regulations, pausing the AUC Program for Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for reevaluation, and elimination of AUC consultation information on Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) claims. MLN Matters (MM) Articles are based on information contained within Change Requests (CRs). In this case, this article is based on content within CR13485 that is posted on the CMS website at https://www.cms.gov/files/document/r12508otn.pdf .

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: February 21, 2024

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