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CMS SOM App. D, Tag H0020
§486.104 - Condition for Coverage: Qualifications, Orientation and
Health of Technical Personnel.
Portable X-ray services are provided by qualified technologists
Interpretive Guidelines: §486.104
Diplomas, resumes and other records maintained by the supplier or where applicable, in
State licensure records, show that a particular academic or training requirement has been
met. In the absence of such documentary evidence, request that the individuals involved
arrange to have the school or physician involved in attesting to the academic or
experience qualifications mail this documentation directly to the SA. Ascertain the
methods of staff member orientation, and also check the procedural manual for content to
ensure that it includes all factors cited in the Survey Report.
If a supplier uses the services of a non-physician equipment operator, interview that
individual to assess his/her functions, duties, responsibilities and the degree of
supervision he/she receives. Review policies and procedures, records of examinations
the operator has taken, and reports of inspections of equipment.
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History
Rev. 28; Issued: 09-07-07; Effective/Implementation Date: 09-07-07
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
57a470268616fea3ca25bc45bb2b21e7a8cdd345a419ec2b56416a9a2c1d340f
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