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.
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