As used in this chapter, "nonemergency health care service" means a discrete service or series of services ordered by a practitioner for an episode of care for the:

1. (1) diagnosis;
2. (2) prevention;
3. (3) treatment;
4. (4) cure; or

5. (5) relief;

   of a physical, mental, or behavioral health condition, illness, injury, or disease that is not provided on an emergency or urgent care basis.

As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.13.