Sec. 408.0044. REVIEW OF DENTAL SERVICES. (a) This section applies to a dentist who performs dental services under this title as:
(1) a doctor performing peer review of dental services;
(2) a doctor performing a utilization review of a dental service provided to an injured employee;
(3) a doctor performing an independent review of a dental service provided to an injured employee; or
(4) a doctor performing a required dental examination.
(b) A person described by Subsection (a) who reviews a dental service provided in conjunction with a specific workers' compensation case must be licensed to practice dentistry.
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. 15, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 408 - Workers' Compensation Benefits
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 408.001. Exclusive Remedy; Exemplary Damages
Section 408.002. Survival of Cause of Action
Section 408.004. Required Medical Examinations; Administrative Violation
Section 408.0041. Designated Doctor Examination
Section 408.0042. Medical Examination by Treating Doctor to Define Compensable Injury
Section 408.0043. Professional Specialty Certification Required for Certain Review
Section 408.0044. Review of Dental Services
Section 408.0045. Review of Chiropractic Services
Section 408.005. Settlements and Agreements
Section 408.006. Mental Trauma Injuries