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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 31.10.21.04" title_num="31" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="21" heading="Determinations.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Nonemergency Treatment. A private review agent shall make all initial determinations on whether to authorize or certify a nonemergency course of treatment for a patient within the time period specified in Insurance Article, §15-10B-06, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Extended Stays or Additional Health Care Services. A private review agent shall make all determinations on whether to authorize or certify an extended stay in a health care facility or additional health care services within the time period specified in Insurance Article, §15-10B-06, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>