DWC Seeks Comments on Designated Doctor Billing, Reimbursement Rules

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation informally proposed regulatory amendments to clarify designated doctor program billing requirements. The DWC said in a statement that the first informal proposal details changes to billing methodology. “The informal proposal also includes corresponding changes to billing for required medical examinations, and maximum medical improvement and impairment rating exams for treating doctor and referral doctors,” the division said. “DWC is also posting examples of several billing scenarios to show the current and proposed changes t...