SB 1036 - Steelman, Sarah
Prohibits health carriers from changing health services codes without the permission of the physician
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2730S.01I
Title
SB 1036
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N/A
Journal Page
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Effective Date
August 28, 2004
Current Status
Hearing Conducted S Small Business, Insurance and Industrial Relations Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1036 - 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.
This act is identical to SB 201 (2003).
STEPHEN WITTE