What Does “Direct Supervision” Mean in Non-Hospital Diagnostic Testing Facilities?
Reposted From an article by Amanda Howard of Florida Healthcare Law by FSOMA on July 22, 2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, commonly known as CMS, requires physician supervision of certain services as a condition for reimbursement. The required supervision level depends on the type of service performed, the setting where the service is performed and the physical location of where the service is performed. Adhering to the proper protocol is critical, as services furnished without the required level of physician supervision are not reimbursable by Medicare and may potentially have even more significant consequences, including civil and criminal penalties.
Types of Physician Supervision
Generally, there are three levels of supervision for diagnostic testing in non-hospital facilities: