DWC Posts Adjustments to OMFS for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory

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 relevant 2021 changes in the Medicare payment system. The order adopts the Medicare July 2021 quarterly update to the Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule. In addition, the DWC orders continued use of prices for specified COVID-19 testing codes based upon 120% of the rate established by the California Medicare Administrative Contractor. The administrative director update order adopting the OMFS adjustment ...