Section 5-636 - Licensed chiropractors reviewing fees of other chiropractors. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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.]