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Below is the latest announcement from the DWC:
DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services)
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to changes in the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1.
The Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner Fee Schedule update Order adopts the following Medicare July 1, 2024, 3rd quarter changes:
- CMS’ Medicare National Physician Fee Schedule Relative Value File effective July 1, 2024, quarterly update – RVU24C
- CMS’ ZIP Code to Carrier Locality files effective July 1, 2024, quarterly update for locality mapping
- Updated Practitioner Procedure to Procedure (PTP) Edits
- Updated Medically Unlikely Edits
The above OMFS adjustments are effective for services rendered on or after July 1, 2024.