The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to changes in the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1.

The Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner Fee Schedule update Order adopts the following Medicare changes:

– CMS Medicare National Physician Fee Schedule Relative Value File RVU16D October 1, 2016 quarterly update
– National Correct Coding Initiative Physician/Practitioner Services CCI Edits October 1, 2016 quarterly update
– National Correct Coding Initiative Medically Unlikely Edits October 1, 2016 quarterly update

The order adopting the OMFS adjustments is effective for services rendered on or after October 1, 2016.