tci Part B Insider - 2008 Issue 5
READER QUESTION: Straight From the Listserve--Nail Down Supervision Levels
Question: Our carrier asked us to verify that our tech performed a patient's elbow MRI under direct supervision from the surgeon. What does this mean? Answer: The Medicare physician fee schedule supervision indicators show the physician supervision level required for a diagnostic test if it's performed in a physician office, imaging center or independent diagnostic testing facility (IDTF). Important: These rules don't apply to diagnostic tests performed in an inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.First, you must understand each level of supervision because the fee schedule lists them in number format (such as -01,- -02- and so on)...
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