MIPS Exceptions, the GI MVP, and What June 2026 Deadlines Actually Mean for GI Practices

Section analysis by Oksana Pokoyeva, COC, CPC, CPCO, CPC-P, CPMA, CUC, Billing Department, WCH

EDITOR’S NOTE: CMS is currently accepting 2026 QPP exception applications through December 31, 2026. The Gastroenterology Care MVP registration window is open through November 30, 2026. This section covers the exception landscape, the updated Gastroenterology Care MVP structure, and the adenoma detection rate measure that sits at the center of GI quality reporting.