Claims administrator failed to properly reimburse ML202. Sedgwick incorrectly underpaid valid medical-legal code as “exceeds the official medical fee schedule allowance.” Date of Service: 04/06/2021
MLFS Code(s) |
ML202 - Follow-up Medical-Legal Evaluation |
MLFS Modifier(s) |
93 - Interpreter needed at time of examination |
MLFS Grade |
F |
Claims Administrator |
Sedgwick Claims Management Services |
Bill Review Vendor |
Coventry Workers Comp Services |
Employer |
Aus Los Angeles Cleanroom |
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, ML202 reimbursement is $1,316.25. With Modifier 93, the value for the procedure is modified by multiplying the normal value by 1.1, totaling $1,447.88. ML202-93 payment due: $131.63. In addition to payment, penalties and interest are now due. |
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