MI 2004 Health Care Services Rules Eff 2/20/04

The Michigan Workers' Compensation Agency has issued notice that the 2004 Health Care Services Rules, filed with the office of the Secretary of State on 2/12/2004, are effective February 20, 2004. The table below lists the rules that were changed this year. For 2004, CPT(R) has deleted the starred designation for the minor surgical procedures, therefore the manual no longer notes starred surgical procedures or the initial exam 99025, previously billed with the minor starred surgical procedures. WCA says to use the minor E/M service as appropriate. WCA also wants to be sure carriers...