Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part III - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL
Chapter 1230 - PORTABLE X-RAY SERVICES
PAYMENT FOR PORTABLE X-RAY SERVICES
Section 1230.52a - Clarification of the terms "written" and "signature"-statement of policy
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) The term "written" in § 1230.52(a) (relating to payment conditions for various services) includes requests for portable X-ray procedures that are handwritten or transmitted by electronic means.
(b) Written requests transmitted by electronic means must be electronically encrypted or transmitted by other technological means designed to protect and prevent access, alteration, manipulation or use by any unauthorized person.
(c) The term "signature" in § 1230.52(a)(5) includes a handwritten or electronic signature that is made in accordance with the Electronic Transaction Act (73 P. S. §§ 2260.101-2260.5101).