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OK SB250

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

Brian Bingman

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma's workers' compensation medical fee schedule (85 O.S. 2011, Section 327) to modify MRI reimbursement requirements
  • Replaces the previous 1.0 Tesla field strength requirement for MRI reimbursement with accreditation requirements from Medicare, the American College of Radiology, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission, or the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
  • Clarifies that the Medicare Fee Schedule benchmark date is August 6, 2011 (replacing "the effective date of this act")
  • Adds definition clarification for "Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)" and "National Drug Code (NDC)" throughout the statute
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation provider reimbursement; modifying reimbursement requirements for certain procedures. Emergency.

Workers Compensation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/12/2013

4/12/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2013

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