A new study published in JAMA Network Open examines how frequently the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) devalues radiologists' care. Researchers found that CMS made negative adjustments to interventional radiology codes approximately 52% of the time, and about 28% for diagnostic radiology codes when compared to initial recommendations from specialty societies like the American College of Radiology. The study analyzed nearly 2,200 recommendations spanning from 2004 to 2025, revealing that CMS often cited site-of-service discrepancies and clinical findings when reducing service valuations. An editorial accompanying the study emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence in shaping physician work values and improving payment models in healthcare.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:28:29 GMT | Radiology Business