6Application of provisions of the diagnostic imaging services table

6 Application of provisions of the diagnostic imaging services table

(1) The item in the Schedule applies to an MRI service if all of the following apply: (a) it is performed in a permissible circumstance, as described in clause 2.5.3 of the diagnostic imaging services table; (b) it is performed by a person who is: (i) a specialist in diagnostic radiology; and satisfies the Chief Executive Medicare that the specialist is a participant in the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists’ Quality and Accreditation Program; or (ii) a specialist in diagnostic radiology or a consultant physician; and is recognised by the Conjoint Committee for Certification in Cardiac MRI; (c) it is performed using equipment that is: (i) eligible equipment, as described in clause 2.5.5 of the diagnostic imaging services table; or (ii) partial eligible equipment, as described in clause 2.5.6 of the diagnostic imaging services table. (2) Subject to paragraph (1)(b), clause 2.5.4 of the diagnostic imaging services table shall have effect as if the item in the Schedule were also specified in column 1 of item 1 and 2 of table 2.5.4.