Listen to this webinar to gain a clear understanding of the CMS 2026 Final Rule and what it means for your CCTA + Heartflow program. Our experts will walk through key updates, including the new Category I Code for AI-Enabled Coronary Plaque Analysis (AI-CPA), the commercial payer coverage landscape, and 2026 payment rates for CCTA, FFRCT, and AI-CPA. In addition, learn real-world best practices to successfully add Plaque Analysis to your service line. We’ll also share actionable strategies to position your program for reimbursement success and operational efficiency in the year ahead.

Learn from experts about: 

  • How Heartflow FFRct Analysis, Plaque Analysis and Roadmap Analysis work 
  • The current payer landscape for Medicare and commercial/private payers across the U.S. 
  • An overview of the CMS Final Rule for hospitals, outpatient and physician offices 
  • Real-world advice from a radiology manager on operational success, order sets and best practices 
  • How to review revenue codes and optimize chargemasters to ensure appropriate payment
  • Why it's essential to ensure your healthcare system is updated with the 2026 codes 
  • Tips and resources for prior authorization 
  • How to interact with physicians and teams to optimize reimbursement for the CCTA + Heartflow Pathway

Who should attend:

  • Hospital and Outpatient Imaging Administrators
  • Revenue, Billing and Coding Specialists, Managers and Directors
  • Physicians seeking to understand 2026 reimbursement changes and what it means to their organizations
  • Radiology, Imaging and Cardiovascular Service Line Directors
  • ASC and CEOs, COOs, Administrators and Business Managers
  • Hospital and Health System revenue and C-Suite

Expert Panel:

Cara Santillo

Cara Santillo, MPH 
Sr. VP Market Access & Reimbursement 
Heartflow

Christopher Pauwels

Christopher Pauwels, MBA, CHFP
Director, Payer Relations Heartflow

Kari McClure

Kari McClure 
Sr. Field Billing Manager Heartflow

Curt Mundy

Curt Mundy, MBA RT(R)(CT) 
Radiology Manager
Chandler Regional Medical Center, Chandler AZ