36MRI and MRA services — eligible equipment

36 MRI and MRA services — eligible equipment

For rule 31, eligible equipment is equipment other than equipment to which rule 35 applies, being:

(a) equipment:

(i) that is registered under the scheme, administered by the Department, titled ‘MRI Additional Units Eligibility Scheme’, as in force on 27 June 2001; and

(ii) in relation to which the registration has not been cancelled or otherwise ceased to have effect; or

(b) equipment:

(i) that is registered under the scheme, administered by the Department, titled ‘2004 MRI Additional Units Eligibility Scheme’, as in force on 29 November 2004; and

(ii) in relation to which the registration has not been cancelled or otherwise ceased to have effect; or

(c) equipment that:

(i) is situated in the radiology department at a location specified in column 2 of an item in Table 1; and

(ii) is described in columns 3 and 4 of that item by reference to the manufacturer, scanner model and magnet strength; or

(d) equipment that:

(i) is situated in a location specified in column 2 of an item in Table 2; and

(ii) is described in columns 3 and 4 of that item by reference to the manufacturer, scanner model and magnet strength; and

(iii) forms part of a comprehensive radiology department which provides x‑ray, computed tomography and ultrasound services; and

(iv) except for periods reasonably required for maintenance, repairs and upgrades, is available for use:

(A) from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, for the provision of routine services; and

(B) at all times for the provision of emergency services.

Table 1 Eligible equipment — paragraph 36 (c)