N.M. Code R. § 16.22.2.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024

Section 16.22.2.14 - FEES AND STATEMENTS

A.Disclosure of charges for services. The psychologist shall provide complete and accurate information about the charge of professional services to the client or patient, a prospective client or patient, or third-party payor.

B.Accuracy in reports to payors and funding sources. In reports to payors for services or sources of research funding, the psychologist shall accurately state the nature of the research or services provided, the fees or charges, and, where applicable, the identity of the provider, the findings, and the diagnosis.

C.Referrals and fees. When a psychologist pays, receives payment from, or divides fees with another professional other than in an employer-employee relationship, the payment to each shall be based on the services (clinical, consultative, administrative, or other) provided and shall not be based on the referral itself. Referral fees are prohibited.

D.Fees and financial arrangements. As early as is feasible in a professional or scientific relationship, the psychologist and the patient, or client, should reach an agreement specifying the compensation and the billing arrangements.

(1) The psychologist shall not misrepresent his fees.

(2) If limitations to services can be anticipated because of the client or patient's finances, the psychologist should discuss such anticipated limitations with the patient or client.

(3) If the patient or client does not pay for services as agreed, and if the psychologist wishes to use collection agencies or legal measures to collect the fees, the psychologist shall first inform the patient or client that such measures will be taken and provide an opportunity for the patient or client to make prompt payment.

(4) Prior to conducting a custody evaluation, the psychologist shall clarify to the parties involved the charges, or estimation of costs, and the manner in which fees will be collected. A specific written fee agreement shall be signed by all parties.

N.M. Code R. § 16.22.2.14

16.22.2.14 NMAC - Rp, 16.22.2.14 NMAC, 11/15/06, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 11, June 12, 2018, eff. 7/1/2018