N.J. Admin. Code § 10:52-6.58

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10:52-6.58 - Radiology, Diagnostic (RAD)

(a) The functions included in the Radiology, Diagnostic (RAD) cost center are as follows:

1. Diagnostic Radiology is normally a hospital based service conducted under the direction of a qualified radiologist, and shall include procedures, such as angiograms (except coronary angiograms), arteriograms, computerized axial tomography scans, and echograms (ultrasonography).

2. Cost shared with therapeutic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine such as radiologists, radiology office expense and maintenance costs shall be apportioned among the benefiting cost centers. The salaries of personnel, such as bioengineers, assigned substantially full-time for the purpose of maintaining, testing and inspecting Diagnostic Radiology equipment, shall be reported here.

3. The cost of compensation of radiologists as well as the revenue they generate shall be reported in this center to the extent that their compensation is provided through agreement with the hospital.

4. Functions shall include the following: Taking, processing, examining and interpreting radiographs and fluorographs; consultation with patient and attending physicians; storage of radioactive materials; and radioactive waste disposal.

(b) Units of Service: California Medical Association Relative Value Units.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:52-6.58

Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10:52-6.60 and amended by R.2000 d.29, effective 1/18/2000.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 3151(a), 32 New Jersey Register 276(a).
In (a), substituted "included in the Radiology, Diagnostic (RAD) cost center" for "of the Radiology, Diagnostic (RAD)" in the introductory paragraph. Former N.J.A.C. 10:52-6.58, Physical Therapy (PHT), recodified to N.J.A.C. 10:52-6.56.