Montana Code 71-3-1112. Purpose
71-3-1112. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to establish lien rights for physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, dentists, hospitals, optometrists, naturopathic physicians, podiatrists, ambulance services, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, and outpatient centers for surgical services for the value of services rendered and products provided for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions and to establish lien rights for psychologists, licensed social workers, and licensed professional counselors for services rendered and products provided when a person receiving treatment:
Terms Used In Montana Code 71-3-1112
- Insurance: means a contract through which a person, the insurer, undertakes to indemnify another, the insured, or pay or provide a determinable amount or benefit upon determinable contingencies. See Montana Code 71-3-1113
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Person: means an individual, a corporation, an organization, or other legal entity. See Montana Code 71-3-1113
(1)is injured through the fault or neglect of another; or
(2)is either insured or a beneficiary under insurance.