PRACTICE ADMINISTRATION
Download PDF · 2 pagesQME Admin 101
A practical guide to the administrative workflow, from scheduling and preparing for an evaluation to serving the report, billing, and following up on payment.
From Dr. Ara Darakjian
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Practical administrative guidance, DWC checklists, and fee schedule references for the work you do every day. Free to download.
FROM QME COMPANION01 GUIDE
An administrative reference for QME doctors and staff. The original guide and its notices are preserved. Refer to current official requirements for your case.
FROM THE CALIFORNIA DWC03 DOCUMENTS
FEE SCHEDULE
Download Word documentMedical-legal fee schedule
Keep the DWC medical-legal fee regulations close at hand when preparing your bills.
DWC fee schedule resourcesREPORT QUALITY
Download Word documentMedical-legal report checklist
A practical reference for reviewing the completeness and quality of your medical-legal reports.
Original DWC checklistPSYCHIATRY
Download Word documentPsychiatric report checklist
A specialty-specific quality assurance checklist for psychiatric medical-legal evaluations.
Original DWC psychiatric checklistThese are reference copies provided for educational use, with original notices retained. Check the linked DWC sources for updates. The checklists are helpful tools, not required report formats. QME Companion is independent of the California Division of Workers’ Compensation.
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Find evaluator information, official forms, regulations, and education resources from California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation.
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