Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025

IntroducedMarch 27, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

Why This Matters

This bill updates the Medicare program to cover and pay separately for portable ultrasound transportation and setup services. It aligns these payments with existing payments for portable X-ray services.

Who this affects

Medicare beneficiaries · providers of ultrasound services

What changes is this bill making?

1Adds ultrasound tests alongside X-ray tests to the list of diagnostic services covered by Medicare.
2Requires Medicare to make a separate payment for portable ultrasound transportation and setup services.
3Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set payment rules and supplier requirements similar to those for portable X-ray services under federal regulations.
4Applies to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027.

Read the detailed summary

Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025This bill provides for Medicare coverage of ultrasound tests performed at a beneficiary's home. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide for separate payments for portable ultrasound services in the same manner and to the same extent as for portable X-ray services.

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