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Due to healthcare having more technical resources at it’s disposal, the CMS has updated some indirect IDTF rules.

As a reminder, an IDTF is independent of BOTH an attending or consulting physician’s office AND a hospital.

Updated in CY 2022 in the Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 10 are the changes for an indirect IDTF.

• Diagnostic services via offsite computer modeling and analytics, or
• Other forms of testing that do not involve direct patient contact

Facilities that qualify are exempt from the following requirements:

• Comprehensive liability insurance
• Posting the standards outlined in 42 CFR 410.33(g)(9) for review publicly by patients
• Documentation of beneficiary’s complaint

To find out more read the Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF) MLN Booklet