483.50 - Laboratory, Radiology, and Other Diagnostic Services

F777: Radiology/Diag. Svcs Ordered/Notify Results

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What this regulation requires

The facility must provide or obtain radiology and other diagnostic services only when ordered by a physician; physician assistant; nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist in accordance with State law, including scope of practice laws.

Source: CMS State Operations Manual, Appendix PP | 42 CFR § 483.50

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