The commissioner by rule shall establish procedures to enable the division to charge:

(1) an insurance carrier a reasonable fee for access to or evaluation of health care treatment, fees, or charges under this subtitle; and

(2) a health care provider who exceeds a fee or utilization guideline established under this subtitle or an insurance carrier who unreasonably disputes charges that are consistent with a fee or utilization guideline established under this subtitle a reasonable fee for review of health care treatment, fees, or charges under this subtitle.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Amended by:

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), § 3.242, eff. September 1, 2005.