I doubt that AI has shown up in CMS cost data used for the MPFS in any meaningful way as of now.
I can see two possible scenarios in the future.
If AI technology becomes associated with a specific code, then the cost of the software and related hardware might become a direct practice expense input for the RVU's for that code based on survey data. CAD was a good example of this.
Otherwise, as long as AI is considered optional and not standard of care, I think you're looking at AI being considered as an indirect overhead expense, like a RIS system, to the extent it's adopted by the practices who provide practice expense cost data. We're probably a long way from having that sort of expense reflected in the MPFS in a significant way.
The answer might be different on the hospital side...
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David Smith FACMPE
Executive Director
United Imaging Consultants
Mission KS
(785) 393-8387
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-21-2019 14:24
From: Chris Snyder
Subject: AI- CMS expense allocation
Hello,
Does anyone know how CMS is allocating the expense of AI?
Thank you
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Chris Snyder
Chief Operating Officer
Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg VA
(540) 361-1000
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