(a) Basic rules. Medicare Part B pays for physician and ambulance services if--
(1) They are furnished--
(i) To an individual who is entitled to Part B benefits; and
(ii) In connection with covered inpatient hospital services; and
(2) They meet the conditions set forth in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.
(b) Physician services. (1) The physician services are services covered under Medicare Part B and are furnished--
(1) The physician services are services covered under Medicare Part B and are furnished--
(i) In the hospital, during a period of covered inpatient services; or
(ii) Outside the hospital, on the day of admission and for the same condition that required inpatient admission; and
(2) The physician is legally authorized to practice in the country where he or she furnishes the services.
(c) Ambulance services. The ambulance services are--
(1) Necessary because the use of other means of transportation is contraindicated by the beneficiary's condition; and
(2) Furnished by an ambulance that meets the definition in Sec. 410.41 of this chapter. [53 FR 6646, Mar. 2, 1988; 53 FR 12945, Apr. 20, 1988; 64 FR 3649, Jan. 25, 1999]