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§ 5-636. Chiropractors reviewing the fees or charges for services of other chiropractors

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Immunities and Prohibited Actions--Health and Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-636
§ 5-636. Chiropractors reviewing the fees or charges for services of other chiropractors
Currentness
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Chiropractor” has the meaning stated in § 3-101 of the Health Occupations Article.
(3) “License” has the meaning stated in § 3-101 of the Health Occupations Article.
(4) “Licensed chiropractor” has the meaning stated in § 3-101 of the Health Occupations Article.
Review of records in good faith and within scope of license
(b) A licensed chiropractor is not civilly liable for reviewing the fees or charges for services of another licensed chiropractor in this or any other state if:
(1) The records are received by the chiropractor from an insurance company solely for the purpose of evaluating whether excessive treatment or service was furnished; and
(2) The chiropractor acts:
(i) In good faith; and
(ii) Within the scope of the chiropractor's license.

Credits

Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-381 by Acts 1990, c. 546, § 3. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 5-636 by Acts 1997, c. 14, § 9, eff. April 8, 1997.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 5-636, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 5-636
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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