New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 44E - STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
Subchapter 3 - DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE VALIDITY OF CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC TESTS, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND OTHER SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS
Section 13:44E-3.9 - Limitations on referrals

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:44E-3.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(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.

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