IC 25-1-9.1-1: Application of chapter

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a referral made after December 31, 2017.

(b) This chapter does not apply to the following:

(1) A referral for treatment of an emergency medical condition.

(2) A referral made:

(A) immediately following treatment of an emergency medical condition; and

(B) by the provider that rendered the treatment of the emergency medical condition.

(3) A referral for medically or psychologically necessary therapeutic services rendered to an admitted patient in:

(A) a hospital; or

(B) another facility to which a patient may be admitted for more than twenty-four (24) hours.