N.J. Admin. Code § 10:52-6.61

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10:52-6.61 - Therapeutic Radiology (THR)

(a) The functions included in the Therapeutic Radiology (THR) cost center are as follows:

1. Therapeutic Radiology is a hospital based service providing therapy by radium and other radioactive substances, including cobalt therapy and linear accelerator treatment, under the direction of a qualified radiologist.

2. Costs shared with Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, such as radiologists, radiology office expense and maintenance costs including salaries of bioengineering personnel shall be apportioned among the benefiting centers.

3. The cost of compensation of radiologists involved in therapeutic radiology as well as the revenue they generate shall be reported to the extent that their compensation is provided through agreement with the hospital.

4. Functions shall include the following: Consultation with patients and attending physician; operation of specialized equipment; storage of radioactive material; disposal of radioactive waste; and inspecting, testing and maintaining specialized equipment.

(b) Units of Service: Procedures.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:52-6.61

Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10:52-6.63 and amended by R.2000 d.29, effective 1/18/2000.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 3151(a), 32 New Jersey Register 276(a).
In (a), substituted "included in the Therapeutic Radiology (THR) cost center" for "of the Therapeutic Radiology (THR)" in the introductory paragraph. Former N.J.A.C. 10:52-6.61, Respiratory Therapy (RSP), recodified to N.J.A.C. 10:52-6.59.