IDTF rules could apply under proposed rule

Article Overview

This article explains a CMS proposal in the 2009 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule related to independent diagnostic testing facilities (IDTFs). It is aimed at readers who track Medicare enrollment and compliance policy, especially physicians, nonphysician practitioners, and diagnostic testing providers. The piece covers the proposed expansion of IDTF-related oversight under 42 CFR 410.33, the types of provider organizations affected, the compliance areas CMS proposed to address, and the broader question of whether the rules should apply only to higher-cost diagnostic tests and equipment-heavy services.