Licensed chiropractors reviewing fees of other chiropractors

1. Law
2. Maryland Code
3. Courts and Judicial Proceedings
4. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities
5. Immunities and Prohibited Actions -- Health and Public Safety
6. Licensed chiropractors reviewing fees of other chiropractors

    (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.

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