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CMS-1403-FC
Response: We understand the commenters’ concerns and
we are requiring these mobile IDTFs to bill for the
services that they furnish unless they are billing under
arrangement with hospitals.
Comment: One commenter suggested that we should
provide clear and concise guidance on billing protocols
that permit hospitals to continue billing for mobile
diagnostic testing services furnished as inpatient and
outpatient hospital services and allow informational
billing (that is, no payment impact) by the mobile entities
through the use of a billing modifier.
Response: We believe these comments are outside the
scope of the rule.
Comment: One commenter does not support a restriction
of an enrolled provider/supplier that would preclude them
from arrangements that are allowed under the purchased
diagnostic test or purchased interpretation rules due to
their method of connecting a patient with testing
equipment.
Response: We understand the commenters’ concerns and
we are requiring these mobile IDTFs to bill for the
services they furnish unless they are billing under
arrangement with hospitals.
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