Sec. 408.0045. REVIEW OF CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES. (a) This section applies to a chiropractor who performs chiropractic services under this title as:

(1) a doctor performing peer review of chiropractic services;

(2) a doctor performing a utilization review of a chiropractic service provided to an injured employee;

(3) a doctor performing an independent review of a chiropractic service provided to an injured employee;

(4) a designated doctor providing chiropractic services;

(5) a doctor performing a required medical examination; or

(6) a chiropractor serving as a member of the medical quality review panel.

(b) A person described by Subsection (a) who reviews a chiropractic service provided in conjunction with a specific workers' compensation case must be licensed to engage in the practice of chiropractic.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1218 (H.B. 2004), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.

Amended by:

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1330 (H.B. 4290), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2009.