Fee Schedule Changes Would Mean More for Most, but Not All, Medical Services

A nonprofit consulting company has recommended extensive changes to Oklahoma's medical fee schedule for the first time in years, including an increase in conversion factors for some physician services, but a potential cut for others. Medical providers said Tuesday that they are still combing through the 446-page report and schedule, now available on the Workers' Compensation Commission's website, and they expect to file comments on them in the next few weeks. “We have to really dig into the codes, but at a quick glance, we are pleased to see a slight bump in anesthesia...