Merit-based Incentive Payment System Reporting for Radiologists

This guide outlines the requirements for reporting under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) for the year 2026, specifically tailored for radiologists. It details the performance categories that clinicians must report, including quality, improvement activities, and Promoting Interoperability. Exceptions to these reporting requirements due to special status or extreme circumstances are also documented. The guide specifies the calculation of MIPS final scores based on performance across these categories and the potential payment adjustments that can result from this scoring. The document also introduces the MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs), a new reporting option that allows for a more focused selection of measures and activities relevant to a clinician’s specialty. Additionally, the guide lists 27 finalized MVPs for the 2026 performance year and emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate measures to align with practice scope. Clinicians are encouraged to familiarize themselves with MVPs as traditional MIPS will be phased out.