New Medical Fee Schedule Released With 1.7% Increase

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has released the state's 2017 medical fee schedule. Fees have been increased 1.7% per the new statewide average weekly wage and apply to all services rendered starting Jan. 1. The complete fee schedule memorandum from the department is here. Part A tables can be accessed here. Medical providers are required to request payment either on HCFA Form 1500 or the UB92 form, or any successor forms required by HCFA, and must state their actual charges, the BWC says. Employers and insure...