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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. The utilization review standards established in this chapter apply to prospective, concurrent and retrospective utilization review for:
1. Inpatient admissions to hospitals and other inpatient facilities.
2. Outpatient admissions to surgical facilities.
3. Outpatient surgical services provided in a health care provider's office.
4. Medical, surgical and health care services that may be covered by a health care insurer depending on determinable contingencies, including without limitation outpatient services, in-office consultations with medical specialists, specialized diagnostic testing, mental health services, emergency care and inpatient and outpatient hospital services.
B. For purposes of this section “inpatient admissions” includes inpatient admissions to all acute medical, surgical, obstetrical, psychiatric and chemical dependency inpatient services at a licensed hospital or other inpatient facility.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 20. Insurance § 20-2503. Utilization review standards; applicability; definition - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-20-insurance/az-rev-st-sect-20-2503/
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