2026 QCDR Active Measures for Diagnostic Radiology
The following measures were developed by MSN radiologist-led work groups and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). They are currently available through the MSN Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR).
- Mednax55: Use of ASPECTS (Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score) for Non-Contrast CT Head Performed for Suspected Acute Stroke
- QMM17: Appropriate Follow-up Recommendations for Ovarian-Adnexal Lesions Using the Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System (O-RADS)
- QMM18: Use of Breast Cancer Risk Score on Mammography
- QMM23: Low Dose Cancer Screening Recommendation for CT of Chest with Diagnosis of Emphysema
- QMM26: Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Reporting with Recommendations
- QMM27: Appropriate Classification and Follow-up Imaging for Incidental Pancreatic Cysts
- QMM28: Reporting Breast Arterial Calcification (BAC) on Screening Mammography
- QMM32: Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) on Non-Contrast CT Head
- QMM37: Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Screening Recommendation for Patients with Cirrhosis of the Liver
Measures selected by CMS for the 2026 Diagnostic Radiology MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) include:
- QMM17: Appropriate Follow-up Recommendations for Ovarian-Adnexal Lesions Using the Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System (O-RADS)
- QMM18: Use of Breast Cancer Risk Score on Mammography
- QMM26: Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Reporting with Recommendations
The MSN QCDR is supported by experienced quality payment program professionals with a track record of success, offering superior services at an affordable price.
Based on 2023 performance rates (the most recent year for National data), MSN QCDR clients earned payment adjustments that were double the National average (1.45% vs. 0.59%).
National Average – 83.18 (0.59% payment adjustment)
MSN QCDR – 91.85 (1.45% payment adjustment
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For more information
Diana Stillwell, MHSA, CPHQ, CNMT
Diana.Stillwell@msnllc.com
Director, Quality Payment Programs & QCDR
MSN Healthcare Solutions
Mobile: (321) 662-9970
Ideas for future quality measures? Diana would also like to hear from you about your ideas!
Diana Stillwell
MHSA, CPHQ, CNMT
MSN Director, Quality Payment Programs & QCDR
Diana Stillwell, MHSA, CPHQ, CNMT, brings a wealth of experience to her position as MSN Director of Quality Payment Programs & QCDR. She worked on the clinical side of the business as a technologist and supervisor for more than 21 years and served nearly 7 years as a radiology practice director of quality improvement and risk management before joining MSN almost three years ago. She works closely with MSN senior leaders and client managers on the MIPS team to provide guidance and education to client practices with the goal of improving their reporting processes and optimizing performance in the MIPS program. In addition, she collaborates with MSN’s coding leaders to implement and/or edit workflow processes for new and modified measures.
