(a) A utilization review organization shall not deem as incidental or deny claims for supplies or healthcare services that are routinely used as part of a healthcare service when:(1) A closely related service has received prior authorization; or(2) Prior authorization for the healthcare service is not required.
(1) A closely related service has received prior authorization; or
(2) Prior authorization for the healthcare service is not required.
(b) As used in this section, “closely related service” means a similar service to the service allowed by prior authorization and required by the standard of care.