The MassHealth agency pays for radiology services only when the services are provided at the written request of a licensed physician. All radiology equipment used in providing these services must be inspected and approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

1. (A) Services Provided by an Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF). The MassHealth agency pays an IDTF as defined in 130 CMR 433.401 for applicable diagnostic tests in accordance with the independent diagnostic testing facility regulations at 130 CMR 431.000: Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility.

2. (B) Radiology Recordkeeping (Medical Records) Requirements. In addition to complying with the general recordkeeping requirements (see 130 CMR 433.409), the physician must keep suitable records of radiology services performed. All X rays must be labeled adequately with the following:

   1. (1) the member's name;
   2. (2) the date of the examination;
   3. (3) the nature of the examination; and
   4. (4) left and right designations and patient position, if not standard.