HAR §16-23-111. Radiology services

(a) Taking of anterior-posterior (A-P), lateral, and oblique x-rays shall be discretionary for one hundred-twenty days following the initial treatment and may be allowed without authorization. Prior authorization from the insurer shall be obtained for x-rays subsequent to the initial one hundred-twenty days of treatment. (b) Diagnostic tests and x-rays shall be taken, reported, and marked for identification and orientation in accordance with the accepted standard of radiologic practice. X-rays shall be taken on machines with a current certification by the department of health. (c) Where contrast x-ray examinations are performed, fees shall include the usual contrast media. When special trays or materials are provided by the health care provider, rather than by the hospital, an additional charge is warranted. (d) Injection procedures, including major surgery, for the purpose of performing needed radiological studies, are covered in the section on surgery. The fee shall be paid to the health care provider actually performing the service. (e) Fees shall include both the technical and professional components. In the absence of any prior agreement between a radiologist and a hospital or other facility furnishing technical radiology services, the professional component shall be thirty- five per cent of the scheduled radiology fee. The technical (-TC) and professional (-26) components may be billed separately using the appropriate modifiers as indicated by Medicare. Billings for x-rays are not reimbursable without a report of the findings. (f) Radiotherapy includes the use of x-ray and other high energy modalities (betatron, linear accelerator, etc.), radium cobalt, and other radioactive substances. Fees for therapy include follow-up care, and concomitant office visits, but not concomitant surgical, radiological, or laboratory §16-23-113 23-57 procedures. [Eff and comp 6/1/93; am 1/30/95; am and comp 1/1/98; comp 1/8/99; comp 11/11/12; comp 7/2/22; comp 4/17/26] (Auth: HRS §§431:2-201, 431:10C-214, 431:10C-308.5) (Imp: HRS §431:10C-308.5)