N.J. Admin. Code § 13:42A-7.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:42A-7.7 - Prohibition on referral fees and fee splitting

(a) A State-certified psychoanalyst shall not pay, offer to pay or receive any fee or other form of compensation for referral of a patient for professional services or for the purchase of goods. This subsection shall not prohibit a State-certified psychoanalyst from:

1. Paying a flat fee for regular advertising services;

2. Paying a flat fee for the State-certified psychoanalyst's placement on a commercially sponsored "referral list" of health care providers; or

3. Contributing a fee to a professionally sponsored referral service.

(b) A State-certified psychoanalyst shall not permit the division of fees for professional services other than among health care professionals in the same or in a closely allied professional health care field engaged in a bona fide partnership or professional service corporation, limited liability company or limited liability partnership.

(c) A State-certified psychoanalyst shall not divide fees for professional services rendered to a patient with a State-certified psychoanalyst practicing as an independent contractor. This subsection shall not prohibit a State-certified psychoanalyst from charging a flat fee to an independent contractor on a per hour or per service basis to cover expenses.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:42A-7.7