N.M. Admin. Code § 16.4.18.11

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 16.4.18.11 - IMAGING EXAMINATION

A. The following requirements for imaging examination have been established because of concerns about over-radiation and unnecessary X-ray exposure. The following should appear on films:

(1) patient's name and age;

(2) doctor's name, facility name, and address;

(3) date of study;

(4) left or right marker;

(5) other markers as indicated;

(6) adequate collimation;

(7) gonad shielding, where applicable.

B. Minimum of A-P and lateral views are necessary for any regional study unless clinically justified.

C. As clinical evidence indicates, it may be advisable to produce multiple projections where there is an indication of possible fracture, significant pathology, congenital defects, or when an individual study is insufficient to make a comprehensive diagnosis/analysis.

D. Each film should be of adequate density, contrast, and definition, and no artifacts should be present.

E. The subjective complaints, if any, and the objective findings substantiating the imaging study must be documented in the patient record.

F. These rules are intended to complement and not supersede those rules adopted by the environmental improvement board set forth in x-rays in the healing arts, 20.3.6 NMAC including but not limited to the requirement of certification.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.4.18.11

4/18/93, 2/7/94, 11/16/97, 10/31/98; 16.4.18.11 NMAC - Rn & A, 16 NMAC 4.18.11, 1/15/2005, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 14, July 30, 2019, eff. 8/10/2019