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Atlanta, GA (CompNewsNetwork) - The April 1, 2009, Georgia Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule is available for purchase.
Some notable changes to the 2009 fee schedule are as follows:
1. Maximum allowable reimbursements (MAR) have all been recalculated.
2. CPT codes were updated with code additions, deletions and revisions in accordance with the AMA.
3. IME rates have increased to $600.00 for the first hour and $150.00 for each additional 15 minutes. Use state-specific code IME01 when billing for IME.
4. Physician Testimony/Deposition rates have increased to $600.00 for the first hour and $150.00 for each additional 15 minutes.
5. Translation/Interpretation for physician and PE use during face-to-face Evaluation and Management visits use state-specific modifier TR. See detailed information in Section IV, pages 11 and 12 of April 1, 2009 fee schedule.
6. Transportation - Ambulance and Air Services has been added to the fee schedule.
7. Non-Emergency Transportation reimbursements have increased by 1.7%.
8. Anesthesia base rate has been increased to $35.63.
9. Home Health Services hourly rates have increased by 1.7%.
10. State-specific modifier -TR has been added in circumstances where an interpreter/translator is required during a face-to-face E/M services provided by a physician or PE.
11. Medical Record copy reimbursement remains unchanged from 2008.
12. Pharmacy reimbursement remains unchanged from 2008.
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