2026 MIPS Measure #406: Appropriate Follow-up Imaging for Incidental Thyroid Nodules in Patients

Quality ID406
eMeasure IDNone
NQFNone
High-Priority MeasureYes
Specifications
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)