§ 5-636. Licensed chiropractors reviewing fees of other chiropractors

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 5-636 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

(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.