IME Fee Increase Slated for Oct. 1

Independent medical examination fees will increase by 0.2% on Oct. 1, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced. The increase applies to charges for such tasks as reviewing medical records, examining employees, analyzing diagnostic images and preparing written reports. The increase does not apply to travel expenses. In addition, the following conversion factors will apply to medical services with dates of service from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, 2018: For medical/surgical services identified by procedure codes described in administrative rule 5221.4030, subpart 3: $69.62. For path...