§ 14-605
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§14–605.
(a)This section does not apply to a physician or group of physicians who:
(1)Have exclusive contracts with a health maintenance organization;
(2)Treat only the patients of the health maintenance organization; and
(3)Agree to accept full assignment for covered services rendered.
(b)If a physician is engaged in the private practice of medicine in this State, the physician shall display a notice written in English that is plainly visible to patients in the office of the physician concerning whether the physician:
(1)Is a participating physician under the Medicare program and, therefore, accepts assignment for all Medicare claims;
(2)Accepts Medicare assignment on a case-by-case basis; or
(3)Does not accept Medicare assignment in any case.