ACR details 2027 Medicare fee schedule impact on radiology payments

ACR projects CT angiography of the chest (CPT 71275) will increase 149% to $83.09 under the proposed 2027 Medicare fee schedule, while other codes like CT upper extremity without dye face cuts (-15%). The conversion factor drops 1.68% to $32.84.

• The proposed 2027 conversion factor of $32.84 represents a 1.68% cut from 2026.
• CMS is exploring alternatives to the AMA’s CPT system, potentially overhauling physician service coding and valuation.

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