What training is necessary for the physician and Non-physician personnel?
The physician must show evidence of proficiency in the performance and interpretation of each type of diagnostic procedure performed. The proficiency may be documented by certification in specific medical specialties or subspecialties or by criteria established by the Medicare carrier. Any non-physician personnel used to perform tests must demonstrate the basic qualifications to perform the tests in question and have training and proficiency Q: What is needed to Order home PT/INR monitoring A: All home PT/INR monitoring procedures performed must be specifically ordered in writing by the physician who is treating the patient (beneficiary), that is, the physician who is furnishing a consultation or treating a patient for a specific medical problem and who uses the results in the management of the patient’s specific medical problem. (Non-physician practitioners may order tests as set forth in ยง 410.32(a)(3).) The order must specify the diagnosis or other basis for the testing.
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