Oklahoma § 59-521.2 - Billing and payment
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 59-521.2 — Billing and payment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-521.2. Billing and payment
A. Payment for services within the physician assistant's scope
of practice by a health insurance plan shall be made when ordered or
performed by the physician assistant, if the same service would have
been covered if ordered or performed by a physician. An in-network
physician assistant shall be authorized to bill for and receive
direct payment for the medically necessary services the physician
assistant delivers.
B. To ensure accountability and transparency for patients,
payers and the health care system, an in-network physician assistant
shall be identified as the rendering professional in the billing and
claims process when the physician assistant delivers medical or
surgical services to patients.
C. No insurance company or third-party payer shall impose a
practice, education, or collaboration requirement that is
inconsistent with or more restrictive than existing physician
assistant state laws or regulations.
Added by Laws 2020, c. 154, § 7.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 59-521.2
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 59-521.2 cover?
Section 59-521.2 ("Billing and payment") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 59-521.2?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 59-521.2 apply to my situation?
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