Follow these steps to register your organization, add facilities, complete agreements, submit payment, and prepare for data submission.
Application at a Glance
Step 1 Create Accounts Set up your corporate account and facility account(s). | Step 2 Complete Registration Sign agreements, review fees, and submit payment. | Step 3 Get Ready to Submit Data Add users, complete setup, and begin participation. |
Important: Every organization must create a Corporate Account, even if only one facility will participate. Each physical imaging location must have its own Facility Account.
Before You Begin
Before starting the application, gather the information needed to complete registration for your organization and participating facilities.
Application Workflow
| 1. Create Corporate Account |
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| 2. Create Facility Account(s) |
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| 3. Complete Facility Setup |
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| 4. Sign Participation Agreement & BAA |
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| 5. Review Fees & Submit Payment |
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| 6. Registration Complete |
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| 7. Add Additional Users |
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| 8. Begin Data Submission |
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Create a Corporate Account
Your corporate account is the main administrative account for your organization. It is used for billing, agreements, facility management, and key communications.
2. Create Facility Account(s)
Create a facility account for each physical imaging location that will participate in NRDR.
3. Complete Facility Setup
Depending on the registry, you may need to add facility-specific information before data submission can begin.
| Setup Item | When It May Be Needed |
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| Scanners | Needed for LCSR participation |
| Physician Groups | Needed for MIPS registry setup |
| Physician Group TINs | Needed for MIPS registry setup |
| Physicians | Needed for applicable registry setup |
4. Sign Required Agreements
Review, sign, and submit the required Participation Agreement and Business Associate Agreement, also known as the BAA.
5. Apply Fee Waivers, If Applicable
If your organization qualifies for a fee waiver or discount coupon, apply it during registration before submitting payment.
6. Review Fees and Submit Payment
Review projected fees, confirm your invoice details, and complete payment. Payment may be submitted by check, ACH, or credit card.
7. Registration Complete
Your registration can be finalized once ACR receives the required signed agreements and payment. You will receive a confirmation email when registration is complete.
8. Add Additional Users
After registration is complete, invite additional users who need access to your organization, facility, or registry account.
| User Type | Typical Access |
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| Facility Administrator | Manages facility-level information and users |
| Registry Administrator | Manages registry-specific setup and access |
| Facility User | Accesses assigned facility or registry functions |
9. Begin Data Submission
Once registration is complete and your facility is set up, you can begin preparing for data submission. DIR participants will receive DIR Link setup instructions or may work with a third-party vendor.
Additional Resources
Need Help?
If you have questions about registration or the application process, contact NRDR Support.