[§431:9-243] Qualification for independent bill reviewer's license. To qualify for an independent bill reviewer's license, an applicant shall comply with this article and shall:

(1) Be domiciled in this State, or in a state that will permit residents of this State to act as independent bill reviewers in such other state;

(2) Have experience, special education, or training with reference to the review or audit of billings for medical services under insurance contracts, of sufficient duration and extent to reasonably make the individual competent to fulfill the responsibilities of an independent bill reviewer;

(3) Have successfully passed any examination required under section 431:9-206; and

(4) Pay the license fee;

provided that in the alternative to paragraphs (1) to (3), the applicant shall hold the credential of a certified professional coder granted by the American Academy of Professional Coders. [L 2000, c 288, pt of §1]