Resources and Updates

News & Updates

[Jan 2025] Six new CPT codes released by AMA for MR Safety

76014: MR safety implant and/or foreign body assessment, initial 15 minutes

76015 (add-on): Each additional 30 minutes

76016: MR safety determination by physician or qualified healthcare professional responsible for the safety of the MR procedure

76017: MR Safety Medical Physics Exam Customization

76018: MR Safety Implant Electronics Preparation

76019: MR Safety Implant Positioning and/or Immobilization

[Oct 2024] ACR Nuclear Medicine QC Manual published – [View Manual]

This is the first ACR manual on Nuc Med QC, providing detailed testing procedures for gamma cameras, dose calibrators, and uptake probes.

However, the topic of PET QC is not covered by this manual. For guidance on PET QC, the following reference is recommended:

AAPM TG Report #126: PET/CT Acceptance Testing and Quality Assurance (2019)

[Feb 2024] New ACR Manual on MR Safety published – [View Manual]

The long-awaited ACR Manual on MR Safety has finally arrived. It introduces significant updates across key areas of MR safety, including new standards on MR safety policies & SOP, staffing, training, screening, and remote scanning.

Notable changes include the ACR's expectation for MRI facilities to establish an MR Safety Committee, including a designated MR Safety Expert (MRSE). Additionally, the 9-gauss line replaces the 5-gauss line as the boundary of B0 hazard area.

Regulations & Guidelines

California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Division 1, Chapter 5, Subchapter 4, Group 3, Standards for Protection Against Radiation. – [View Regulation]

California Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 9, Chapter 8, Radiation Control Law, Article 6, Records. – [View Regulation]

CDPH Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) X-ray registration and compliance – [View]

CDPH RHB facility search tool – [View]

Los Angeles County radiation shielding plan check application – [View]

The Joint Commission diagnostic imaging compliance checklist – [Download]