Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, “nonemergency health care service” means a discrete service or series of services ordered by a practitioner for an episode of care for the:

(1) diagnosis;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-1-9.8-7

  • episode of care: means the medical care ordered to be provided for a specific medical procedure, condition, or illness. See Indiana Code 25-1-9.8-1.5
  • practitioner: means the following:

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(2) prevention;

(3) treatment;

(4) cure; or

(5) relief;

of a physical, mental, or behavioral health condition, illness, injury, or disease that is not provided on an emergency or urgent care basis.

As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.