The Division of Workers' Compensation(DWC) announces its emergency regulations 36.7 and 46.2 for medical-legal evaluations, which became effective on May 14, 2020, will expire on March 12, 2021. The expiration date is in accordance with Executive Orders N-40-20 and N-66-20. There are two possible 210-day extensions if those Executive Orders remain in effect. The emergency regulations...
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted proposed amendments to the Medical-Legal Fee Schedule to its online forum where members of the public may review and comment on the proposals. The draft regulations include: A 25% increase in the multiplier for setting fees for evaluations. Standardization of the fee that can be charged for a missed appointment. Flat fees for...
Place of Service Code Set to 02 for Telehealth Place of Service Codes for Professional Claims Database (updated October 2019) Listed below are place of service codes and descriptions. These codes should be used on professional claims to specify the entity where service(s) were rendered. Check with individual payers (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, other private insurance) for reimbursement policies...
Qualified medical evaluators (QMEs) are qualified physicians who are certified by the Division of Workers' Compensation - Medical Unit to examine injured workers to evaluate disability and write medical-legal reports. The reports are used to determine an injured worker's eligibility for workers' compensation benefits. QMEs include medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, doctors of chiropractic,...
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Medical Legal Experts 2019 Annual Educational Conference Keynote speaker, Linda Cocchiarella, MD, QME Author of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition & Master the AMA Guides 5th: A Medical and Legal Transition to the Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th. Date And Time Sat, December 7, 2019 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST Add to Calendar Location...