Texas Insurance Code 4201.402 – Information Provided to Independent Review Organization
(a) Not later than the third business day after the date a utilization review agent receives a request for independent review, the agent shall provide to the appropriate independent review organization:
(1) a copy of:
(A) any medical records of the enrollee that are relevant to the review;
(B) any documents used by the plan in making the determination to be reviewed;
(C) the written notification described by § 4201.359; and
(D) any documents and other written information submitted to the agent in support of the appeal; and
(2) a list of each physician or other health care provider who:
(A) has provided care to the enrollee; and
(B) may have medical records relevant to the appeal.
(b) A utilization review agent may provide confidential information in the custody of the agent to an independent review organization, subject to rules and standards adopted by the commissioner under Chapter 4202.
Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 4201.402
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005