Sec. 408.026. SPINAL SURGERY. Except in a medical emergency, an insurance carrier is liable for medical costs related to spinal surgery only as provided by Section 413.014 and commissioner rules.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1456, Sec. 4.01, eff. June 17, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.088, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 408 - Workers' Compensation Benefits
Subchapter B. Medical Benefits
Section 408.021. Entitlement to Medical Benefits
Section 408.022. Selection of Doctor
Section 408.0221. Request for Description of Employment
Section 408.023. List of Approved Doctors; Duties of Treating Doctors
Section 408.024. Noncompliance With Selection Requirements
Section 408.025. Reports and Records Required From Health Care Providers
Section 408.0251. Electronic Billing Requirements
Section 408.0252. Underserved Areas
Section 408.026. Spinal Surgery
Section 408.027. Payment of Health Care Provider
Section 408.0271. Reimbursement by Health Care Provider
Section 408.0272. Certain Exceptions for Untimely Submission of Claim
Section 408.028. Pharmaceutical Services
Section 408.0281. Reimbursement for Pharmaceutical Services; Administrative Violation
Section 408.0282. Requirements for Certain Informal or Voluntary Networks