From time frames to administrative procedure, every aspect of med-legal reports in California seems clear cut, at least from the standpoint of the law. But what happens when you need more time to complete a medical legal report? Can you request an extension in that case? Keep reading to find out. Medical Legal Report Extensions…
From QMEs to claim administrators and Maximus, the language of California Workers’ Comp can be obscure to the uninitiated. But don’t worry — this short glossary will make things a lot easier. AME, Agreed Medical Evaluator When there are questions about the benefits an injured worker should receive (known as a medical-legal dispute), the worker…
In today’s post, we discuss medical legal expenses, from a basic definition to how the fees for medical legal expenses are billed in California. Keep reading to learn more! What Is a Medical Legal Expense? According to California law, the term “medical legal expense” refers to any expense made to prove or disprove a workers’…
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…
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…
There’s a worrying trend that workers’ comp doctors in California are facing increasingly often: Incorrect Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) reductions that slash their revenue and consume administrative resources. In theory, workers’ comp providers are protected by the California Labor Code, which sets rules to “prevent the improper selling, leasing, or transferring of a health care…