Claims administrator failed to properly reimburse ML202. AIG incorrectly denied valid medical-legal code as “not considered a valid reimbursable code.” 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 |
AIG Claims, Inc. |
Bill Review Vendor |
AIG Claims, Inc. |
Employer |
SGL Carbon, LLC |
EOR Adjustment Reason |
2 - This charge will be re-evaluated upon receipt of the proper procedure codes or procedure code/modifier combination as listed in the fee schedule. |
Second Review Reason to dispute incorrect reimbursement |
Claims administrator incorrectly denied reimbursement. Per CCR §9795, ML202 is valid reimbursable procedure code for a Follow-up Medical-Legal Evaluation by a physician which occurs within eighteen months of the date on which a prior Comprehensive Medical-Legal evaluation was performed by the same physician. Provider conducted a Follow-up Medical-Legal Evaluation at the request of the parties. ML202-93 payment due: $1,447.88. In addition to payment, penalties and interest are now due. |
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