Section 5-636 - Licensed chiropractors reviewing fees of other chiropractors.
§ 5-636. Licensed chiropractors reviewing fees of other chiropractors.
(a) Definitions.-
(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.
(b) In general.- 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.
[1990, ch. 546, § 3; 1997, ch. 14, § 9.]