Get started with ACR's Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) for MIPS reporting. Follow the steps below to enroll, configure your account, submit quality data, and complete your CMS submission.
Quick Overview
Practices enrolling in the ACR QCDR for MIPS reporting, whether new to NRDR or adding QCDR participation for the first time.
| Phase 1 Set Up Your Account | Phase 2 Enroll in QCDR |
| Phase 3 Add Physicians & Users | Phase 4 Select Measures & Activities |
| Phase 5 Submit & Monitor Data | Phase 6-7 Registry Review & CMS Submission |
Phase 1: Set Up Your NRDR Account
Step 1: Identify Account Administrators
Determine who will serve as:
- Corporate Account Administrator (CAA)
- Facility Administrator (FA)
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Step 2: Create an ACR Login
Create your ACR Login and set up Multifactor Authentication (MFA) to access the NRDR Portal.
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Step 3: Complete Registration
Create your corporate account, facility account(s), user profiles, complete agreements, and submit payment.
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Step 4: Configure Facilities
- One NRDR facility should be created for each Tax Identification Number (TIN).
- Practices with multiple TINs should create a facility for each TIN.
- Multiple locations may share one facility if reporting under the same TIN.
Phase 2: Enroll in QCDR for MIPS Reporting
Step 1: Review MIPS Requirements
Learn how Traditional MIPS reporting works and determine applicability to your practice.
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Step 2: Review Available Measures
Determine which MIPS and QCDR measures apply to your organization.
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Step 3: Add Required Registries
If applicable, enroll in:
Step 4: Add QCDR Participation
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Phase 3: Add Physicians and Users
Step 1: Create Physician Groups
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Step 2: Add Physicians
Tip: Use the bulk upload template whenever possible.
Step 3: Add Additional Users
Grant access to staff members or vendors who assist with reporting.
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Phase 4: Select Measures and Activities
Select Quality Measures
Choose the MIPS and QCDR measures you plan to submit.
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Select Improvement Activities and PI Measures
Choose applicable:
- Improvement Activities (IA)
- Promoting Interoperability (PI) Measures
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Phase 5: Submit and Monitor Data
Upload Quality Measure Data
Submit quality measure files through the MIPS Participation Portal.
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Review Submission Results
Review validation results and resolve any processing errors.
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Monitor Performance
Review dashboards throughout the year to identify issues early and maximize performance.
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Phase 6: DIR and GRID Participants
Monitor registry reporting and confirm ongoing data submissions using available reports.
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- GRID Facility Comparison Report
- GRID Exam Level Report
- DIR CT Facility Comparison Report
- DIR Available Reports
Phase 7: Submit to CMS
Finalize Quality Measure Submission
Submit your selected quality measures to CMS.
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Submit IA and PI Measures
Complete any required CMS attestation and submission activities.
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Review Your Final Score
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