SB2418 establishes new billing timelines for health care service providers in Texas.

SB2418 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to set new billing timelines for health care service providers. A provider must bill a patient or responsible person within 90 days of service unless a contract or regulation specifies a different date. If billing a health benefit plan issuer, the provider must adhere to contract terms or bill within 90 days if no contract exists. For third-party payors like Medicare and Medicaid, providers must bill by the contract date or regulation date, defaulting to 90 days if neither exists.

SB2418 establishes new billing timelines for health care service providers in Texas.

SB2418 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to set new billing timelines for health care service providers. A provider must bill a patient or responsible person within 90 days of service unless a contract or regulation specifies a different date. If billing a health benefit plan issuer, the provider must adhere to contract terms or bill within 90 days if no contract exists. For third-party payors like Medicare and Medicaid, providers must bill by the contract date or regulation date, defaulting to 90 days if neither exists.