Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF)
Published 12/01/2016
Important Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF) Resources
- Billing and Coding: Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTF) A58559
- CMS Program Integrity Manual (PDF, 3.47 MB), Pub. 100-08, Chapter 10: Section 2.9.1.1.4 (CMS-855 applications submitted by IDTFs) and Section 4.19 (IDTF enrollment requirements)
- CMS Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (PDF, 1.55 MB), Pub. 100-02, Chapter 15, Section 80.6: Requirements for Ordering and Following Orders for Diagnostic Tests
- CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual (PDF, 48 KB), Pub. 100-04, Chapter 35: CMS guidance for IDTFs
IDTF Diagnostic Tests: CMS-855 Application
When submitting a CMS-855B (PDF, 843 KB) application for change of information to an IDTF Provider Number, Section 1 of the Attachment 2 must reflect the specific codes (e.g., codes for global and/or technical services, for which the IDTF intends to perform and submit to Medicare Part B).
- Only those codes listed on Attachment 2 of the CMS-855 B application will be considered for payment
- Attachment 2 must be completed in its entirety