N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44E-3.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:44E-3.9 - Limitations on referrals

(a) A chiropractic physician requesting that another chiropractic physician or other practitioner perform any diagnostic tests shall:

1. Comply with the limitations on lawful referral set forth in 45:9-22.4 et seq.;

2. Not refer a patient to another practitioner practicing at the same premises or at any space within or outside of the office or building, parking lot or other area in any mobile premises in the environs of the office or building, unless:

i. The patient record fully justifies the recommendation for evaluation;

ii. That other practitioner is a bona fide partner, fellow shareholder of a professional service corporation or other permitted practice structure, or a regularly salaried practitioner-employee of the chiropractic physician requesting the performance of a diagnostic test; and

iii. The bill for professional services reflects the name of the practice entity and identity of the provider of service.

(b) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent a chiropractic physician from referring a patient to another practitioner for consultation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44E-3.9

Amended by R.2007 d.31, effective 2/20/2007.
See: 38 N.J.R. 3235(a), 39 N.J.R. 656(a).
Added (b).