Claims administrator failed to properly reimburse ML201. AmTrust incorrectly re-coded ML201 to ML102. Date of Service: 04/13/2021
MLFS Code(s) |
ML201 - Comprehensive Medical-Legal Evaluation |
MLFS Modifier(s) |
95 - Evaluation performed by a panel selected Qualified Medical Evaluator |
MLFS Grade |
F |
Claims Administrator |
AmTrust North America |
Bill Review Vendor |
Mitchell International |
Employer |
OC Dough Inc |
EOR Adjustment Reason |
270 - No allowance has been recommended for this procedure/service/supply. |
Second Review Reason to dispute incorrect reimbursement |
Claims administrator incorrectly re-coded ML201 to ML102 and denied reimbursement. Per CCR §9795, ML201 is valid reimbursable procedure code that includes all comprehensive medical-legal evaluations that do not qualify as follow-up or supplemental medical- legal evaluations. Provider conducted a Comprehensive Medical-Legal Evaluation at the request of the parties. ML201-95 payment due: $2,015.00. In addition to payment, penalties and interest are now due. |
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