Cost-Center Controversy: CT, MRI Payments Down In Inpatient Rule
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
CMS’ decision to rely on data from individual CT and MRI cost centers, rather than from a general radiology line, is derided by imaging equipment makers who say it does not account for the flawed approach employed by some hospitals to report capital equipment costs. Meanwhile, device makers applaud the agency’s application of a specific cost line for implantable devices.
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