New Jersey

EMPIRE MEDICARE SERVICES

"The accuracy of non-invasive vascular diagnostic studies depends on the knowledge, skill, and experience of the technologist and interpreter. Consequently, the providers of interpretations must be capable of demonstrating documented training and experience and maintain documentation for post-payment audit.
Effective January 1, 1999, all non-invasive vascular diagnostic studies must be performed under at least one of the following settings: (1) performed by a physician who is competent in diagnostic vascular studies or under the general supervision of physicians who have demonstrated minimum entry level competency by being credentialed in vascular technology, or (2) performed by a technician who is certified in vascular technology, or (3) performed in facilities with laboratories accredited in vascular technology.
Examples of appropriate personnel certification include, but are not limited to the Registered Vascular Technologist (RCT), the Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credentials in vascular technology. Appropriate laboratory accreditation includes the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL)."