Indiana Code
Chapter 16. Medical Claims Review
27-8-16-9.5. Claim Determinations Based on Data Base Information

Sec. 9.5. (a) As used in this section, "data base" means a data base that provides information concerning health care services or amounts charged for health care services.
(b) If a claim review agent bases a medical claims review determination concerning a health care service provided by a hospital licensed under IC 12-25 or IC 16-21 in whole or in part on information obtained from a data base, the information must relate exclusively to services provided by a hospital licensed under IC 12-25 or IC 16-21.
(c) If a claim review consultant makes a recommendation or provides consultation concerning the appropriateness of or the amount charged for services provided by a hospital licensed under IC 12-25 or IC 16-21 based in whole or in part on information obtained from a data base, the information must relate exclusively to services provided by a hospital licensed under IC 12-25 or IC 16-21.
(d) This section does not apply to:
(1) medical claims review determinations made under subsection (b); or
(2) consultations or recommendations made under subsection (c);
regarding medical services provided under IC 22.
As added by P.L.260-1995, SEC.7.

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