DWC Proposes Designated Doctor Billing, Reimbursement Rule Changes

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation has proposed regulatory amendments to improve billing and reimbursement for medical exams and related services. The DWC said its proposed rules would also improve remuneration processes for required medical examinations, work status reports, maximum medical improvement evaluations and impairment rating examinations by treating and referred doctors. The DWC said the proposed rules are necessary to attract and retain the doctors providing the services by addressing billing and reimbursement issues, reducing disputes and decreasing the admi...