N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.94

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:31B-4.94 - Nuclear Medicine (NMD)

(a) Function:

1. Nuclear Medicine is a hospital based service which provides diagnosis and treatment of patients by injectible or ingestible radioactive isotopes under the direction of a qualified physician.

2. Costs shared with Therapeutic Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, and Laboratory, such as radiologists, pathologists, radiology office expense and maintenance costs should be apportioned among the benefiting centers. The cost of compensation of physicians involved in Nuclear Medicine, as well as the revenue they generate, are to be reported to the extent that their compensation is provided through agreement with the hospital.

3. Functions include consultation with patient and attending physician; radioactive waste disposal; and storage of radioactive materials.

(b) Units of Service: Procedures.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.94