If you are looking to understand medical legal billing in California, then “Qualified Medical Evaluator” (QME) and “Agreed Medical Evaluator” (AME) are two terms you need to be familiar with. What Is a QME? The acronym QME stands for “Qualified Medical Evaluator.” In California, a QME is a physician who evaluates a worker when there…
Qualified Medical Evaluators (or QMEs) play a crucial role in the workers’ comp system. With that in mind, in this post, we discuss the steps you need to take to become a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California. What Is a QME? A QME is a physician certified by the Medical Unit of California’s Division of…
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced officially that it’s extending the emergency regulations for medical-legal evaluations through October 18, 2022. Keep reading to learn more. The DWC Extends Emergency Regulations for Medical-Legal Evaluations The California Division of Workers’ Compensation has confirmed that it’s extending the emergency regulations for medical-legal evaluations that have…
Interested in becoming a Qualified Medical Evaluator in California? Then keep reading to learn what you need to do to get certified by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. What Is a QME? The acronym “QME” stands for “Qualified Medical Evaluator. A QME is a physician certified by California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) to examine…
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) plans to extend the emergency regulation beyond its current expiration date of July 18, 2022. Keep reading to learn more. What You Need to Know As we reported a couple of months ago, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) adopted emergency regulations that allowed Qualified Medical Evaluators…
In today’s blog post, we discuss the topic of QME doctor depositions, from a definition of QME doctors to the guidelines to bill medical testimony. Keep reading to learn more. What Is a QME Doctor? The term QME stands for Qualified Medical Evaluator. In California, a QME doctor is a physician certified by the Medical…
If you are interested in medical legal billing in California in any capacity, then you need to have a good grasp of the state’s Medical Legal Fee Schedule. In this post, we discuss what the Medical Legal Fee schedule is, plus other useful facts to keep in mind. What Is the Medical Legal Fee Schedule?…
A proposed piece of legislation (AB 399) would limit to $50 the fee to determine eligibility for Independent Bill Review. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Independent Bill Review (IBR)? Simply put, Independent Bill Review, or IBR, is a non-judicial process for resolving California medical-legal billing disputes where the medical provider disagrees with…
Although California’s updated Medical-Legal Fee Schedule has been in effect for a little over a year now, an overview is always helpful. In this quick guide, you’ll find California’s med-legal billing codes, along with their modifiers and some crucial information about each code. I – Med-Legal Billing Codes in California ML200 Missed Appointment for a…
If you are a healthcare provider looking for ways to improve the efficiency of your practice here are some facts about electronic claims you should keep in mind. What Is an Electronic Claim? Before we delve into the details of electronic claims, let’s take a closer look at some basic definitions. An electronic claim is…