HI 00601.035 Other Diagnostic or Therapeutic Items or Services

Other diagnostic or therapeutic items or services ordinarily furnished inpatients by the hospital or by others under arrangements made by the hospital are covered. Such services to hospital inpatients may be covered under Part A even when furnished off the hospital premises. For example, diagnostic or therapeutic services of an audiologist off the hospital premises are covered if billed by the hospital under arrangements, if the services are furnished at a speech and hearing center, and if the audiologist meets certain qualifications. With respect to items that leave the hospital with the patient when they are discharged, such as splints or casts, the rules for determining whether the item is covered are the same as in HI 00601.030 .