Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the definitions and procedures for determining reimbursement for medical services or treatment are those set forth in Relative Values for Physicians.

Reference: Relative Values for Physicians, 2025, Relative Value Studies, Inc. Copies may be obtained from Relative Value Studies, Inc., 12921 S. Vista Station Blvd, Ste 200, Draper, UT 84020. Available for order by telephone at 1-800-464-3649, option 1. Cost: $1,500 base cost, plus an additional $40 per user.

Source: 21 SDR 67, effective October 13, 1994; 25 SDR 72, effective November 22, 1998; 29 SDR 55, effective October 28, 2002; 29 SDR 182, effective July 6, 2003; 31 SDR 220, effective July 12, 2005; 32 SDR 209, effective June 14, 2006; 33 SDR 226, effective June 27, 2007; 34 SDR 310, effective June 19, 2008; 38 SDR 105, effective December 12, 2011; 39 SDR 100, effective December 6, 2012; 39 SDR 219, effective June 26, 2013 ; 42 SDR 177, effective June 28, 2016 ; 43 SDR 181, effective July 7, 2017; 44 SDR 185, effective June 25, 2018 ; 47 SDR 42, effective October 14, 2020 ; 52 SDR 48, effective November 17, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 62-7-8 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 62-7-8 .

Prior versions effective: 2020-10-14, 2018-06-25, 2017-07-07, 2016-06-28, 2013-06-26.