California Administrative Code

§ 1716.1. Similar Names. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/IB41F963B5C2F11EC9C68000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.…

The following modifier is to be appended to the applicable CPT Code or California Specific code in addition to any applicable CPT modifier. -30 Consultation Service During Medical-Legal Evaluation: Services or procedures performed by a consultant at the request of a QME or AME in…

(a) The medical director or program physician shall restrict a patient's take-home medication privileges by moving the patient back at least one step level on the take-home medication schedule for any of the following reasons: (1) Patients on step level schedules I through V who …

Departmental staff may assist wards in obtaining dependents' benefits for which they may be eligible as prescribed in Section 4722.

(a) Insurers, employers or private enterprises may prepare and publish for their use or sale the Notice to Employees poster and/or the Written Notice to New Employees required by this Article upon prior approval of the form and content by the Administrative Director. The Notice t…

(a) The Department shall review each alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility to determine compliance at least once during every period of licensure. (b) Any authorized employee or agent of the Department may enter and inspect any alcoholism or drug abuse recovery …

A program physician may delegate his/her duties under this subchapter to other appropriately licensed personnel who are members of the program staff. The nature and extent of such delegation of duties shall be set forth in the protocol.

To ensure the proper identification of services that are, or are not, included in the global package, the following procedures apply. (a) Procedure Codes and Modifiers Use of the modifiers in this section apply to both major procedures with a 90-day postoperative period and minor…

Petitions for unit modification under TEERA are governed by Chapter 1, Subchapter 6, Article 5 (commencing with Section 32781) of these regulations.

Each institution, camp and parole region shall have a ward grievance procedure which meets the following standards: (a) The procedures and means for filing a grievance shall be made readily available to each ward (including parolees). (b) The procedure shall provide for fair, exp…

(a) General Multiple surgeries are separate procedures performed by a single physician or physicians in the same group practice on the same patient at the same operative session or on the same day for which separate payment may be allowed. Co-surgeons, surgical teams, or assistan…

All facilities shall have adequate telephone service on the premises for use in emergencies.

(a) Only drivers licensed for the type of vehicle operated shall be permitted to transport residents. (b) Manufacturer's rated seating capacity of vehicles shall not be exceeded. (c) Motor vehicles used to transport residents shall be maintained in a safe operating condition.

“Expedited Fair Hearing” means a fair hearing as defined in Section 1810.216.6 to be used when the mental health plan determines or the beneficiary and/or the beneficiary's provider certifies that that following the timeframe for a fair hearing as established in Title 42, Code of…

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this fee schedule, for physician and nonphysician practitioner services billed using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, the RVUs listed in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS') National Physician Fee Schedule Relative V…

(a) If the operation of any boiler, including those exempt from annual inspection, constitutes a serious menace to the life or safety of any person employed about it, the division or any of its safety engineers, or any person affected thereby, may apply to the superior court of t…

Except as provided in this article, the Official Medical Fee Schedule applies to all covered medical services provided, referred or prescribed by physicians (as defined in Section 3209.3 of the Labor Code), regardless of the type of facility in which the medical services are perf…

(a) Physicians and non-physician practitioners shall bill for the anesthesia services associated with multiple bilateral surgeries by reporting the anesthesia procedure with the highest base unit value with the multiple procedure modifier “-51.” The total time for all procedures …

§ 14230. Initial Pro Rata Fees. [Renumbered] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I652C81B34C6B11EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&context…

(a) Each party shall be allowed to station one or more authorized agents at the ballot count to verify the tally of ballots. (b) At the conclusion of the counting of ballots, SMCS shall serve a tally of the ballots on each party. (c) Unless otherwise authorized by statute, a majo…

(a) If an allegation made against an employee which could result in adverse action is found to be true, the superintendent/regional administrator shall hold a discussion with the ward and the employee. (1) Such discussion may be held separately. (2) The ward and the employee shal…

(a) “Adjusted Conversion Factor” is determined as follows: unadjusted conversion factor x (1-labor-related share + (labor-related share x wage index)). For each update, the unadjusted conversion factor for the preceding period is adjusted by the rate of change in the market baske…

§ 55.03. Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements for Participating Driving Schools. [Repealed] This database is current through 5/1/26 Register 2026, No. 18. Source: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I4F4A22635A1E11EC8227000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext…

(a) The licensee shall submit the written request for waiver and documentation required in accordance with Section 10605 to the Licensing and Certification Division, Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, 1700 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811-4037. (b) Subsequent to the Departmen…

Drinking water shall be provided as required in Section 1524 of the Construction Safety Orders.

The rules and regulations contained in this Article are adopted pursuant to the authority contained in Sections 133, 4603.5, 307.1 and 5307.3 of the California Labor Code. Sections 9790.1 - 9792.1 and Appendices A-C, contained in this Article, are not applicable for physician ser…

(a) Two copies of a proposed advertisement shall be filed. To minimize the expense of changes in advertising copy, it may be submitted in draft form for preliminary review subject to the later filing of a proof or final copy, and the later filing of a proof or final copy may be w…

For anesthesia services rendered on or after January 1, 2019, Table A contains the anesthesia conversion factor adjusted by Medicare locality GPCIs and anesthesia shares, which are incorporated by reference, by date of service. Table A will be updated by Administrative Director O…

(a) The Department shall review the written request for waiver to determine if it complies with the requirements of this Subchapter. (b) The Department shall not approve a waiver prior to approval of a criminal records clearance, pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 106…

(a) A ward may be transferred without a 24-hour prior notice or an opportunity for an interview if an emergency condition exists which: (1) Requires immediate action and failure to act could result in substantial harm or physical danger to the ward, other wards, staff members, st…

The Department shall deny the request for waiver if it does not comply with the requirements of this Subchapter, including the criminal records clearance provisions of Sections 10624 through 10631.

(a) The Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) shall accept or reject a youth committed to it based on whether the youth can be materially benefited by the DJJ's rehabilitation model and educational programs, and if the DJJ has adequate facilities and staff to provide such care. DJJ …

A furlough is a temporary release from an institution or camp granted by the Board. Properly authorized escorted activities are not furloughs. (a) Criteria. Except where specifically indicated otherwise: (1) Furlough hearings are appearance hearings. (2) A Full Board panel may ap…

A ward admitted to a reception center and clinic shall receive a complete dental examination and appropriate dental treatment shall be initiated. (a) When dental treatment cannot be completed at a reception center and clinic, the remaining treatment shall be completed at the inst…

All criminal history summaries are confidential and shall be stored in compliance with Article 1 (commencing with Section 700), Chapter 7, Division 1, Title 11, California Code of Regulations.

(a) In any investigation that the Administrative Director deems appropriate, prior to the issuance of the final investigation report, the Administrative Director, or his or her designee, may mitigate a penalty amount imposed under section 9792.12 after considering each of these f…

(a) The maximum reasonable fee payable for a legend drug dispensed by a physician is the lower of the drug's ingredient cost, calculated on a per unit basis, times the number of units dispensed, plus the dispensing fee, or the physician's usual and customary charge to patients un…

For services rendered on or after January 1, 2004, the “adjusted conversion factor” and wage index values are incorporated by reference, for services rendered by hospital outpatient departments not listed in Section 9789.35 (Table B) and services rendered by ambulatory surgical c…

(a) In addition to the requirements of Section 10566, the licensee shall develop and implement intake procedures. (b) At the time of admission, the licensee shall provide the adolescent resident and the adolescent's authorized representative with a written admission agreement whi…

In resolving questions of representation, to the extent required by the PUC transit employer's enabling act, SMCS and the Board shall, as appropriate, apply or be guided by relevant federal law and administrative practice developed under the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, …

The ward behavior described in parentheses in Sections 30807-30812 of this article citing Penal Code offenses (e.g., kidnapping “(with substantial injury)” (207 Penal Code)) may be determined by the court or the board. The board shall establish a parole consideration date categor…

The Administrative Director adopts and incorporates by reference the Cervical and Thoracic Spine Disorders Guideline (ACOEM October 17, 2018) into the MTUS from the ACOEM Practice Guidelines.

(a) Each party shall be allowed to station an authorized agent at the ballot count to verify the tally of ballots. (b) At the conclusion of the counting of ballots, the Board shall serve a tally of the ballots on each party. (c) Unless otherwise authorized by statute, a majority …

(a) The costs of independent medical review and the administration of the independent medical review system shall be borne by claims administrators. For each Application for Independent Medical Review, DWC Form IMR, assigned to an independent review organization for an independen…

A parole consideration date interval of three years shall be established for those cases committed to the Youth Authority for offenses in this category. (a) Offenses: (1) Sexual Assault with a Foreign Object (289(a) Penal Code). (2) Rape (261 and all subsections Penal Code). (3) …

(a) Upon receipt by the Administrative Director of the respondent's timely request for hearing, the Administrative Director shall issue a notice of hearing setting forth the date, time, and place of a hearing to determine whether the respondent shall be suspended from participati…

(a) Emergency medical services at all places of employment where these safety orders are applicable shall comply with the requirements of Section 1512 of the Construction Safety Orders and the following: (1) At least one basket-type stretcher, or equally appropriate type stretche…

No recipient shall intimidate, threaten, coerce, or take adverse action against an ultimate beneficiary for the purpose of interfering with rights secured by Article 9.5 or this Subchapter, or because he or she has made a complaint, assisted, or otherwise participated in an inves…

(a) The following procedure shall be followed when installing riveted patches: (1) Distorted sheets which require patching shall first be set back straight as nearly as possible before proceeding with the cutting out of the plate so that the patch may be kept as small as possible…