Claims administrator failed to properly reimburse ML201. Liberty Mutual incorrectly underpaid valid medical-legal code as “exceeds the official medical fee schedule allowance. Date of Service: 04/03/2021
MLFS Code(s) |
ML201 - Comprehensive Medical-Legal Evaluation |
MLFS Modifier(s) |
93 - Interpreter needed at time of examination 95 - Evaluation performed by a panel selected Qualified Medical Evaluator |
MLFS Grade |
F |
Claims Administrator |
Liberty Mutual Insurance |
Bill Review Vendor |
Liberty Mutual Insurance |
Employer |
OC 405 Partners JV |
EOR Adjustment Reason |
G1 - The charge exceeds the official medical fee schedule allowance. The charge has been adjusted to the scheduled allowance. |
Second Review Reason to dispute incorrect reimbursement |
Claims administrator incorrectly reduced reimbursement. Per CCR §9795, ML201 reimbursement is $2,015. With Modifier 93, the value for the procedure is modified by multiplying the normal value by 1.1, totaling $2,216.50. ML201-93-95 payment due: $201.50 In addition to payment, penalties and interest are now due.
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