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May 25, 2023
California's DIR Division of Workers' Compensation Issues Notice of Public Hearing on June 26, 2023 for Proposed Evidence-Based Updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule

May 18, 2023
California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) Posts Additional Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers)

May 12, 2023
Calif Division of Workers' Compensation Issues Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period for QME Process Regulations

May 3, 2023
California Division of Workers' Compensation Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers)

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Pathology and Clinical Laboratory section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to relevant 2023 changes in the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1.

The order adopts the Medicare April 2023 Quarter Two update to the Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule. In addition, DWC orders continued use of prices for specified COVID-19 testing codes based upon 120% of the rate established by the California Medicare Administrative Contractor.

The Administrative Director update order adopting the OMFS adjustment is effective for services rendered on or after April 1, 2023, except where an earlier date is specified. The order can be found on the DWC website on the Pathology and Clinical Laboratory webpage.

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Lonce Lamonte, lonce@adjustercom.com, editor, adjustercom; and the DWC Newsline