Ohio

PALMETTO GBA

"The accuracy of noninvasive vascular diagnostic studies depends on the knowledge, skill, and experience of the technologist and interpreter (physician). Consequently, the providers must be capable of demonstrating documented training and experience and maintain documentation for post-payment review purposes. Furthermore, all noninvasive vascular diagnostic studies must be either (1) performed by, or under the direct supervision of, persons who have demonstrated minimum entry level competency by being credentialed in vascular technology, or (2) performed in facilities with laboratories accredited in vascular technology. Examples of appropriate personnel certification include the Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential and the Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) credential in Vascular technology. If the technologist passes only the vascular technology sections, and not the physics portion of the exam, the technologist will have an additional 12 months to successfully earn the RVT or RCVT certification. Other entities that provide vascular certification should meet RVT standards.

· Appropriate laboratory accreditation includes the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL) and the American College of Radiology. All credentialed laboratories extending their noninvasive vascular testing to include additional CPT codes have 12 months to become accredited for the new CPT codes. It is expected that all labs, after receiving accreditation, maintain an RVT or RCVT on staff to perform and supervise these procedures. Laboratory accreditation should be specific to the testing being performed."