2026 MIPS Measure #406: Appropriate Follow-up Imaging for Incidental Thyroid Nodules in Patients
Quality ID406
eMeasure IDNone
NQFNone
High-Priority MeasureYes
Specifications
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Measure TypeProcess
MVP IDYes (MVP ID: M1498)
Specialty
Diagnostic Radiology
Measure Description
Percentage of final reports for computed tomography (CT), CT angiography (CTA) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) studies of the chest or neck for patients aged 18 years and older with no known thyroid disease with a thyroid nodule < 1.0 cm noted incidentally with follow-up imaging recommended.
Measure Submission Type
Medicare Part B claims measures, MIPS clinical quality measures (MIPS CQMs)