# RCW 48.200.240: RCW 48.200.240: Contract with third party—Prohibited practices

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S240

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 48.200.240
- **Heading:** RCW 48.200.240: Contract with third party—Prohibited practices
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 48 / Chapter 200 / Section 240

## Text

An entity that contracts with an independent third party to conduct audits may not: (1) Agree to compensate the independent third party based on a percentage of the amount of overpayments recovered; or (2) Disclose information obtained during an audit except to the contracting entity, the pharmacy subject to the audit, or the holder of the policy or certificate of insurance that paid the claim.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 48.200.010 RCW 48.200.010: Findings—Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S010.md)
- [RCW 48.200.020 RCW 48.200.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S020.md)
- [RCW 48.200.030 RCW 48.200.030: Registration requirements—Application—Fees—Retention of transaction records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S030.md)
- [RCW 48.200.040 RCW 48.200.040: Contract requirements—Written agreement describing rights and responsibilities—Filing of contracts—Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S040.md)
- [RCW 48.200.050 RCW 48.200.050: Inquiries or complaints—Violations of chapter—Enforcement actions—Responsibility of carriers and programs for compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S050.md)
- [RCW 48.200.210 RCW 48.200.210: Definitions applicable to RCW 48.200.220 through 48.200.290.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S210.md)
- [RCW 48.200.220 RCW 48.200.220: Auditing of claims—Requirements—Prohibited practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S220.md)
- [RCW 48.200.230 RCW 48.200.230: Basis of finding of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S230.md)
- [RCW 48.200.240 RCW 48.200.240: Contract with third party—Prohibited practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S240.md)
- [RCW 48.200.250 RCW 48.200.250: Evidence of validation of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S250.md)
- [RCW 48.200.260 RCW 48.200.260: Preliminary audit report—Dispute or denial of claim—Final audit report—Recoupment of disputed funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S260.md)
- [RCW 48.200.270 RCW 48.200.270: Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S270.md)
- [RCW 48.200.280 RCW 48.200.280: Predetermination of reimbursement costs—Appeals—Review by commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S280.md)
- [RCW 48.200.290 RCW 48.200.290: Enforcement—Disputes—Civil penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T48_C200_S290.md)

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