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2026 CMS Virtual Supervision Rules: Is Your Contrast Coverage Audit-Ready?

Episode Summary

Your supervising physician might not even be in the building during a contrast reaction anymore. CMS made virtual supervision permanent in 2026, but audio-only calls won't cut it, and one overlooked documentation gap could fail your next audit. Learn more at https://www.contrast-connect.com/blog-post/cms-contrast-supervision-2026-virtual-direct-supervision-authorized-as-permanent

Episode Notes

[thoughtful] Consider this scenario: a contrast reaction happens during a CT scan, and the supervising physician is supposed to be immediately available. Since January 1, 2026, that physician no longer has to be physically present in the office suite for eligible services. Today we're digging into the 2026 CMS rules on virtual direct supervision and what it actually takes to be audit-ready. With me is a guest who works closely with imaging centers managing exactly this shift. Thanks for joining me.

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