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• Is licensed as an audiologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such
services, or

• In the case of an individual who furnishes services in a State which does not
license audiologists has:

o Successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum
(or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience),
and

ο Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time audiology
services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in audiology or a
related field, and

ο Successfully completed a national examination in audiology approved by
the Secretary.

If it is necessary to determine whether a particular audiologist is qualified under the
above definition, the A/B MAC (B) should check references. A/B MACs (B) in States
that have statutory licensure or certification should secure from the appropriate State
agency a current listing of audiologists holding the required credentials. Additional
references for determining an audiologist’s professional qualifications are the national
directory published annually by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and
records and directories, which may be available from the State Licensing Authority.

80.4 - Coverage of Portable X-Ray Services Not Under the Direct
Supervision of a Physician
(Rev. 1, 10-01-03)
B3-2070.4

80.4.1 - Diagnostic X-Ray Tests
(Rev. 1, 10-01-03)
B3-2070.4.A

Diagnostic x-ray services furnished by a portable x-ray supplier are covered under Part B
when furnished in a place or residence used as the patient’s home and in nonparticipating
institutions. These services must be performed under the general supervision of a
physician, the supplier must meet FDA certification requirements, and certain conditions
relating to health and safety (as prescribed by the Secretary) must be met.

Diagnostic portable x-ray services are also covered under Part B when provided in
participating SNFs and hospitals, under circumstances in which they cannot be covered
under hospital insurance, i.e., the services are not furnished by the participating
institution either directly or under arrangements that provide for the institution to bill for
the services. (See §250 for Part B services furnished to inpatients of participating and
nonparticipating institutions.)