In reaching a decision in accordance with §§ 20:06:53:29 and 20:06:53:30, the assigned independent review organization is not bound by any decisions or conclusions reached during the health carrier's utilization review process as set forth in SDCL 58-17H-1 to 58-17H-49, inclusive, or the health carrier's internal grievance process as set forth in SDCL 58-17I-1 to 58-17I-16, inclusive.
S.D. Admin. R. 20:06:53:27
General Authority: SDCL 58-17-87, 58-17H-49, 58-17I-16, 58-18-79.
Law Implemented: SDCL 58-17-87, 58-18-79.