416.49—Condition for coverage—Laboratory and radiologic services.
(a) Standard: Laboratory services.
If the ASC performs laboratory services, it must meet the requirements of part 493 of this chapter. If the ASC does not provide its own laboratory services, it must have procedures for obtaining routine and emergency laboratory services from a certified laboratory in accordance with part 493 of this chapter. The referral laboratory must be certified in the appropriate specialties and subspecialties of service to perform the referred tests in accordance with the requirements of Part 493 of this chapter.
(b) Standard: Radiologic services.
(1)
The ASC must have procedures for obtaining radiological services from a Medicare approved facility to meet the needs of patients.
(2)
Radiologic services must meet the hospital conditions of participation for radiologic services specified in § 482.26 of this chapter.
[73 FR 68812, Nov. 18, 2008]