DWC Adopts Changes to Pathology and Clinical Lab Fee Schedule

The California Division of Workers' Compensation on Wednesday announced an adjustment to the pathology and clinical laboratory section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to changes in the Medicare payment system, as required by labor code section 5307.1.The changes became effective on Thursday, the DWC said. The changes are: The maximum reasonable fees for pathology and laboratory services shall not exceed 120% of the applicable California fees set forth in the calendar year 2009 Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, contained in the electronic file “09...