Texas Labor Code

§ 413.020 — DIVISION CHARGES

LA § 413.020Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT · Ch. 413. MEDICAL REVIEW · Art. B. MEDICAL SERVICES AND FEES

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The commissioner by rule shall establish procedures to enable the division to charge:

(1)an insurance carrier a reasonable fee for access to or evaluation of health care treatment, fees, or charges under this subtitle; and

(2)a health care provider who exceeds a fee or utilization guideline established under this subtitle or an insurance carrier who unreasonably disputes charges that are consistent with a fee or utilization guideline established under this subtitle a reasonable fee for review of health care treatment, fees, or charges under this subtitle. Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.242, eff. September 1, 2005.