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CMS updates No Surprises Act IDR rules for radiology disputes

Radiology Business · 8 November 2026

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has updated the independent dispute resolution rules under the No Surprises Act, specifically impacting radiology disputes. According to Radiology Business, the regulatory changes focus on administrative processes within the system.

The latest updates address new code-based batching criteria for claims. Additionally, reports indicate that the revisions introduce a 50-line-item limit and revised cooling-off periods for disputing parties.