Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 51456

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 19, May 10, 2024

Section 51456 - Signing Treatment Authorization Requests

Any provider who prescribes a service shall not sign a Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) until the patient has been examined and all of the following information appears on the TAR:

(a) Beneficiary identification;

(b) Provider identification;

(c) Diagnosis and other pertinent medical information;

(d) Service or item requested.

All signatures shall constitute certification that the information submitted is current, accurate and complete and that the services or items requested on the Treatment Authorization Request are medically indicated and necessary.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 51456

1. New section filed 11-4-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 45).
2. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 12-14-84 (Register 84, No. 50).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14105 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 14103.6, 14133 and 14133.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 11-4-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 45).
2. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 12-14-84 (Register 84, No. 50).