California Regulations 49.6 58
From Wcc
§ Pulmonary evaluation
A medical evaluation concerning a claim for pulmonary injury (whether specific or cumulative in nature) shall not be completed by a QME in fewer than 30 minutes of face to face time. Thirty minutes is the minimum allowable face to face time for an uncomplicated evaluation. The evaluator shall state in the evaluation report that he or she has complied with these guidelines and explain in detail any variance. |
