Diagnostic X-Ray Tests

80.4.1 - Diagnostic X-Ray Tests (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) B3-2070.4.A Diagnostic x-ray services furnished by a portable x-ray supplier are covered under Part B when furnished in a place or residence used as the patient’s home and in nonparticipating institutions. These services must be performed under the general supervision of a physician, the supplier must meet FDA certification requirements, and certain conditions relating to health and safety (as prescribed by the Secretary) must be met. Diagnostic portable x-ray services are also covered under Part B when provided in participating SNFs and hospitals, under circumstances in which they cannot be covered under hospital insurance, i.e., the services are not furnished by the participating institution either directly or under arrangements that provide for the institution to bill for the services. (See §250 for Part B services furnished to inpatients of participating and nonparticipating institutions.)