Transportation Costs for Mobile Units

20.5.2 - Transportation Costs for Mobile Units (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) B3-4601.2.J Transportation costs are associated with mobile units for diagnostic mammography tests only. CMS formally added diagnostic mammography to the regulation language of the portable x-ray benefit in 42 CFR 410.32(c)(3). These units are usually reserved for screening tests only. For the screening tests performed in a mobile unit, there is no separate transportation cost allowed. A/B MACs (B) should investigate transportation costs associated with the mobile mammography diagnostic tests that exceed data analysis guidelines. To receive transportation payments, the approved portable x-ray supplier must also meet the certification requirements of §354 of the Public Health Service Act.