Applicability of Health and Safety Standards

80.4.2 - Applicability of Health and Safety Standards (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) B3-2070.4.B The health and safety standards apply to all suppliers of portable x-ray services, except physicians who provide immediate personal supervision during the administration of diagnostic x-ray services. Payment is made only for services of approved suppliers who have been found to meet the standards. Notice of the coverage dates for services of approved suppliers are given to A/B MACs (B) by the RO. When the services of a supplier of portable x-ray services no longer meet the conditions of coverage, physicians having an interest in the supplier’s certification status must be notified. The notification action regarding suppliers of portable x-ray equipment is the same as required for decertification of independent laboratories, and the procedures explained in §80.1.3 are followed.