CHAPTER 26. PRIOR AUTHORIZATION
IC 12-15-26
Chapter 26. Prior Authorization
IC 12-15-26-1
Prior authorization for mental health services; providers licensed
under IC 25-33-1
Sec. 1. A health service provider in psychology licensed under
IC 25-33-1 may submit a request for prior authorization (as defined
in 405 IAC 1-6-2) for mental health services provided in the
provider's private practice or a community mental health center
authorized under IC 12-29 without the supervision or order of a
physician.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.140-1993, SEC.2.
IC 12-15-26-2
Psychiatrists practicing in employment of community mental
health centers
Sec. 2. A psychiatrist practicing in the employment of a
community mental health center must not be required to request prior
authorization to treat Medicaid eligible patients if the request for
prior authorization is not required of psychiatrists in private practice.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.