DWC Updates Pathology, Lab Sections of Fee Schedule

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation posted an order adjusting the pathology and clinical laboratory section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to changes made by Medicare. The division said the order adopts the fourth quarter revisions to Medicare’s clinical lab and pathology fee schedule. The order, signed Friday, declares the maximum reasonable fees for pathology and clinical laboratory services provided on or after Oct. 1 shall not exceed 120% of the fees set in Medicare’s fourth quarter update. A copy of the order adjusting the fee s...