| SB 1125 | Prohibits health carriers from changing health services codes without the permission of the physician |
| Sponsor: | Steelman | |||
| LR Number: | 4571S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 4571-01 | |
| Committee: | Insurance and Housing | |||
| Last Action: | 02/27/02 - Hearing Conducted S Insurance & Housing Committee | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2002 | |||
SB 1125 - This act prohibits health carriers and other
organizations from changing health services codes without the
permission of the physician. If a dispute arises, the health
carrier must establish a procedure to resolve the dispute. Every
contract between the health carrier and the physician must set
forth the health services code the physician must use to receive
reimbursement for such services. The codes must refer to the
most recent American Medical Association code book and other
recognized codes used in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
STEPHEN WITTE