§ 16-48-1-5 — Billing, claims, demand for payment for anatomic pathology service; second opinion

Indiana § 16-48-1-5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 16: HEALTH
• Art. 48: OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND
• Ch. 1: Anatomic Pathology Services

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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a
provider shall not present a bill, claim, or other demand for payment for
an anatomic pathology service unless the anatomic pathology service
was performed:
(1) within the provider's office;
(2) by a physician or under the direct supervision of a physician;
and
(3) in accordance with Section 353 of the federal Public Health
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 263a).
(b) If a sample taken from a human body is sent:
(1) by a provider that has performed an anatomic pathology
service; and
(2) to a second provider for a second opinion;
the provider described in subdivision (1) may present a bill, claim, or
other demand for payment for the second opinion.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.222-2011, SEC.1.