Medicare: Payments for Radiologist Assistant Services
New rules allow Medicare to pay for services provided by radiologist assistants. This means more qualified professionals can assist with radiology procedures, potentially improving access to medical care and reducing waiting times for imaging services for Medicare beneficiaries.
Key points
Medicare will cover services performed by radiologist assistants, potentially increasing access to imaging.
Payments will be 85% of the amount paid for the same services performed by a radiologist.
Radiologist assistant services can be provided in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and other facilities.
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