EKGs AND X-RAYS PERFORMED IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM

Specialty is not the primary factor considered when payment is made for an interpretation of an EKG or X-ray done in the Emergency Room (ER). Payment will be made for the interpretation and report that directly contributed to the diagnosis and treatment of the...

EKGS AND X-RAYS IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM

EKGS AND X-RAYS IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM Medicare uses the following guidelines when processing claims where both an emergency room physician and radiologist or cardiologist interpret an X-ray or electrocardiogram done in the ER: · Specialty is not the primary factor...