Pathway overview
Start with the governing plan and claim facts.
Texas uses independent dispute resolution for qualifying out-of-network medical-billing disputes under state-regulated coverage and participating plans. The state process uses arbitration for certain provider disputes and mediation for certain facility disputes.
Important distinctions
What provider teams should identify early.
- Arbitration is used for qualifying disputes between out-of-network healthcare providers and health plans.
- Mediation is used for qualifying disputes between out-of-network facilities and health plans.
- Federal law generally governs plans outside TDI regulation and air-ambulance services, subject to claim-specific review.
PRP operating scope
One managed workflow from review through outcome.
- 01
Review the plan, service, payment or denial, notices, and procedural timing.
- 02
Confirm the likely federal or state pathway before initiating work.
- 03
Manage negotiation notices, filing steps, deadlines, and communications.
- 04
Organize client-supplied records into a clear supporting submission.
- 05
Track status, outcomes, and incremental recovery in the client dashboard.