HR 2477119th CongressIntroduced

Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

HealthcareSocial Services

Standard Summary

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This legislation amends Medicare under the Social Security Act to include coverage for portable ultrasound transportation and set up services, ensuring equitable payment parity with existing portable X-ray services through separate reimbursement mechanisms and supplier requirements effective January 1, 2027.

Key Points

1Amends Section 1861(s)(3) of the Social Security Act to explicitly include diagnostic ultrasound tests alongside X-ray tests for Medicare coverage eligibility.
2Mandates the Secretary to establish separate Medicare payments for portable ultrasound services mirroring those for portable X-ray services under identical regulatory frameworks.
3Requires supplier standards for portable ultrasound services to align substantially with existing requirements for portable X-ray services in federal regulations.

Impact Areas

Medicare beneficiaries requiring portable ultrasound servicesHealthcare providers and suppliers of portable diagnostic imaging equipmentMedicare reimbursement policies and federal healthcare expenditure

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