CSHCN 2009 > Diagnostic Radiology Services > Benefits, Limitations, and Authorization Requirements

   
 

16.2.1 Diagnostic Radiology Services Provided by Hospitals

When submitting claims for services provided in an inpatient or outpatient hospital setting, radiologists may be reimbursed only for the interpretation. All medically necessary diagnostic radiology services provided to hospital inpatients must be ordered by the client's attending or consulting physician. Additionally, the medical necessity must be documented in the client's medical record.


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