March 27, 2025
Ms. Van Duyne (for herself, Mr. Schneider, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, and Mrs. Trahan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of portable ultrasound transportation and set up services under the Medicare program.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Coverage of portable ultrasound transportation and set up services under the Medicare program
(a) In general
Section 1861(s)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(3)) is amended by striking diagnostic X-ray tests
and inserting diagnostic X-ray and ultrasound tests
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(b) Ensuring equitable payment for portable ultrasound transportation services
Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
(aa) Ensuring equitable payment for portable ultrasound transportation and set up services
(1) In general
The Secretary shall provide a separate payment under this part for portable ultrasound transportation and set up services in the same manner and to the same extent that separate payments are provided for portable X-ray transportation and set up services.
(2) Payment requirements
The Secretary shall specify requirements applicable to suppliers of portable ultrasound transportation and set up services under this part. Such requirements shall be substantially similar to the requirements applicable to suppliers of portable X-ray services under subpart C of part 486 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).
(c) Effective date
The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027.