- Although we see work injury patients in our practice, we do NOT accept the GA WC Fee Schedule.
- All payment arrangements must be discussed between the adjuster and our office manager PRIOR to scheduling WC patients.
- We will schedule a work-injury patient ONLY after:
- (1) the WC Adjuster has agreed to our financial terms, and
- (2) receiving written approval from the WC Adjuster.
- Without a written authorization, we will NOT be able to evaluate or provide ongoing treatment
- We understand the full breadth of the administrative rules and regulations set forth by the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation (GA – SBWC).
- If a certain medical symptom or injury or condition has been controverted by the employer or WC insurance company, we will NOT evaluate or discuss or treat that particular problem or issue.
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We will make every attempt to return the injured employee back to work.
- If the patient cannot be returned to work “full duty”, we will try to return them to “light duty” work, and prescribe restrictions or limitations.
- If the patient has maximally recovered, we will delineate a disability rating using the AMA guidelines, and declare the patient as being at “MMI”.