N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.100

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

Section 8:31B-4.100 - Radiology, Diagnostic (RAD)

(a) Function:

1. Diagnostic Radiology is normally a hospital based service conducted under the direction of a qualified radiologist, and includes 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 should 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 are to be reported here.

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

4. Functions include taking, processing, examining and interpretation of radiographs and fluorographs; consultation with patient and attending physicians; storage of radioactive materials; and radioactive waste disposal.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.100

Amended by R.1995 d.507, effective 9/5/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 2148(a), 27 New Jersey Register 3481(a).