33MRI and MRA services — permissible circumstances for performance

33 MRI and MRA services — permissible circumstances for performance

(1) For rule 31, and subject to subrule (2), a service is performed in a permissible circumstance only if it is:

(a) performed under the professional supervision of an eligible provider who is available to monitor and influence the conduct and diagnostic quality of the examination, including, if necessary, by personal attendance on the patient; and

(b) reported by an eligible provider.

(2) If subrule (1) is not complied with, a service is performed in a permissible circumstance if the service is performed:

(a) in an emergency; or

(b) because of medical necessity, in a remote location.