not consistent with the CT equipment standard
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
In this subsection, the term “not consistent with the CT equipment standard” means, with respect to an applicable computed tomography service, that the service was furnished using equipment that does not meet each of the attributes of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standard XR–29–2013, entitled “Standard Attributes on CT Equipment Related to Dose Optimization and Management”. Through rulemaking, the Secretary may apply successor standards.
Source
- 2014–present42 U.S.C. § 1395MThe Public Health and Welfare · Special payment rules for particular items and services · in this section